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Santa Cruz, Peru
Loreto · Peru
Santa Cruz is a small town in Loreto, Peru with a population of 879. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 879 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.5500°, -75.8000° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Loreto |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.5 inches (2,579 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small town in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 879. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 6,213.9 sq mi (16,094.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.5500°N, 75.8000°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (4.1").
Schools in Santa Cruz
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Jose Manuel Alegria Guerra | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Manuel Alegria Guerra | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62753 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62023 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62077 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62233 | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Santa Cruz
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Cruz
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport | YMS | Medium Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 879 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 6,213.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.5 inches.