Santa Cruz, Peru

Full City Profile

187 Population 0/sq mi density

10,751 ft Elevation 3,277 meters

87°F Avg Temperature 30°C

Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	86.7°F
	61% above US avg
January Average	83°F (28°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,751 ft (3,277 m)
Area	590.0 sq mi (1,528.0 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.0600°N, 76.9303°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	79 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	84 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	84 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	148 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	136 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	98 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	147 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	71 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	92 km
Apr 1, 2015	30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.3	138 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	127 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	89 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	67 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	140 km
Mar 31, 2022	40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	117 km
Jan 6, 2017	66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	141 km
Jul 29, 2004	61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.1	141 km
May 12, 2020	37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.0	145 km
Jul 28, 2007	34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.0	113 km
May 22, 2018	13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru	M4.9	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	44 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	108 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	106 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	117 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	105 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	83°F (28°C)	4.2 in
February	46°F (8°C)	5.2 in
March	46°F (8°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
April	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.4 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	89°F (32°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	41°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
September	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in August to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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