Santa Cruz, Peru

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364 Population 0/sq mi density

5,531 ft Elevation 1,686 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Santa Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,531 ft (1,686 m)
Area	20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.0951°N, 78.8529°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	139 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	144 km
Jun 12, 2025	13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru	M5.0	122 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	81 km
Aug 6, 2000	54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M4.9	147 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	51 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	99 km
Apr 6, 1991	17 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M4.8	148 km
Jun 25, 2022	71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.8	146 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	86 km
Dec 14, 1996	26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru	M4.7	128 km
Jan 12, 2008	9 km SSE of Saña, Peru	M4.7	127 km
Jan 25, 1993	15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru	M4.7	62 km
Nov 14, 2013	13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru	M4.7	75 km
Jun 13, 2003	14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru	M4.6	103 km
Mar 16, 2008	1 km NE of Motupe, Peru	M4.6	95 km
Jun 10, 2000	5 km N of Pátapo, Peru	M4.6	109 km
Jun 20, 1994	2 km NE of Celendín, Peru	M4.6	116 km
Jul 27, 2004	26 km N of Bellavista, Peru	M4.6	78 km
Aug 5, 2000	53 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M4.6	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
March	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
July	49°F (9°C)	1.3 in	Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in
December	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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