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Santa Lucía, Uruguay
Canelones · Uruguay
Santa Lucía is a small city in Canelones, Uruguay with a population of 16,438. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía is a city in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,438 |
| Population Density | 832 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.4533°, -56.3906° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Canelones |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía is a small city in Uruguay (Canelones) with a population of 16,438. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 872 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.4533°N, 56.3906°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | MONTEVIDEO | Unknown | — | — | 56 km |
| 1542 | RIO SAN JUAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 14 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in |
Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.3").
Schools in Santa Lucía
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Inmaculada Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 251 Doctor Julio Lago | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 1 Profesor Santos Rabaquino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 140 Doctor Mateo Legnani | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo 2 Santa Lucía | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 104 Leticia Volpe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 156 Profesor Clemente Estable | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Santa Lucía | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 30 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Lucía
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul FM 101.9 | alternative, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Del Sol FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metropolis 104.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Carve Deportiva | sports | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Centenario CX36 1250 AM | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| El Espectador 810 | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Oceano FM | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Clarin | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chiveo | infancia, musica infantil | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CX12 Radio Oriental 770 AM | cx12 radio oriental 770 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pipí Cucú (128 kbps) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Disney - Argentina FM 94.3 (AR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pipí Cucú | musica popular, música uruguaya | AAC 105 kbps | |
| Radio La Zurda | folk, latinamerican music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Nueva del Sur | — | MP3 | |
| FM HIT 90.3 Uruguay | oldies, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cosquin Rock Radio Uruguay | chat, fun | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MARAGATA FM 97.5 (AR) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Emisora Principal | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Montevideo Jazz Radio | — | MP3 | |
| 24 de Agosto | classic rock oldies, golden oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| M24 - 97.9 fm MVD y 102.5 fm Maldonado | entretenimiento, information | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Prado Sur | ballads, classic rock | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Santa Lucía
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo | ||||
| Museo del Agua | ||||
| Museo Spikerman |
Hotels in Santa Lucía
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Lucía
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Lucía
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Lucía
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Lucía
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Lucía
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Lucía
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | MVD | Large Airport |
| Ángel S. Adami International Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Canelones | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Juan Manuel Boiso Lanza Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbres de Carrasco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Florida Aviation Center | — | Small Airport |
| Kiyú Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Horqueta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Rabida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Military Aeronautical School | — | Small Airport |
| Ricardo Raver Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Lucía
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Uruguay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Lucía
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Lucía | |
| Capilla Santa Teresita | |
| Parroquia San Juan Bautista |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa Lucía?
Santa Lucía has a population of 16,438 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 832 people per square mile, spread across 19.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Lucía?
Santa Lucía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.