Santa Lucía, Peru

Full City Profile

4,320 Population 5/sq mi density

13,317 ft Elevation 4,059 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Santa Lucía has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	38.3°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,317 ft (4,059 m)
Area	939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.6976°N, 70.6071°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 168.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.97"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	94 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	120 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	90 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	97 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	126 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	45 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	75 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	121 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	60 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	122 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	142 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	149 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	104 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	142 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	131 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	75 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	141 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	50 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	79 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	42 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (105 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	105 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	113 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	134 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	150 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	164 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	171 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	187 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	187 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	6.9 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	7.0 in	Wettest
March	45°F (7°C)	5.7 in
April	44°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
June	38°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in
August	39°F (4°C)	0.3 in
September	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
December	46°F (8°C)	4.8 in	Warmest

Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.1").

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