Santa Cruz, Peru

Full City Profile

879 Population 0/sq mi density

538 ft Elevation 164 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	80.5°F
	49% above US 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

Annual Rainfall 101.5"

167% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 10.20"

Driest Month (Aug) 4.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 26, 2019	78 km NE of Navarro, Peru	M8.0	66 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	128 km
Jan 2, 2017	34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru	M5.9	96 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	147 km
Sep 11, 1993	42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru	M5.7	112 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	42 km
Nov 28, 2012	72 km ENE of Barranca, Peru	M5.6	119 km
Dec 25, 1999	57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru	M5.5	87 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	51 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	93 km
Jul 23, 1997	29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.3	63 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	100 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	146 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	141 km
Jul 25, 2011	57 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.2	92 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	143 km
Apr 6, 1991	2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	143 km
Apr 12, 1991	21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru	M5.1	147 km
Feb 19, 2024	12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru	M5.1	111 km
Oct 13, 2011	37 km SE of Navarro, Peru	M5.1	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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