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Santa Lucía, Peru

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200 Population 0/sq mi density
7,959 ft Elevation 2,426 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Santa Lucía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,959 ft (2,426 m)
Area531.0 sq mi (1,375.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9782°N, 74.5238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

636 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 124 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 95 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 96 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 90 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 111 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 136 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 150 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 135 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 118 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 126 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 119 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 105 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 98 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 110 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 12 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 147 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 48 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 79 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 87 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 124 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 93 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 90 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
February 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 53°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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