Santa Rita de Siguas, Peru

Full City Profile

4,014 Population 4/sq mi density

4,196 ft Elevation 1,279 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Santa Rita de Siguas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,196 ft (1,279 m)
Area	911.4 sq mi (2,360.5 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.4956°N, 72.0867°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"

93% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

898 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001	51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M7.6	117 km
Apr 3, 1999	6 km SE of Camaná, Peru	M6.8	64 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	148 km
Jun 26, 2001	34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M6.7	147 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	84 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	67 km
Jun 23, 2001	56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.1	96 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	77 km
Jun 3, 2003	81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.0	123 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	100 km
Aug 3, 2000	59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.8	133 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	135 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	108 km
Jun 23, 2001	44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru	M5.8	101 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	112 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	103 km
Jun 8, 1990	44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.7	123 km
Aug 11, 2017	18 km ESE of Atico, Peru	M5.6	150 km
Sep 8, 1996	14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Feb 28, 2021	78 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru	M5.5	129 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (68 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	68 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	74 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	83 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	122 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	132 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	192 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
March	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
April	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
July	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
August	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in

Santa Rita de Siguas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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