Santa Rosa, Peru

Full City Profile

152 Population 3/sq mi density

5,820 ft Elevation 1,774 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	64.6°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Area	59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.4519°N, 77.4550°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	66 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	55 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	58 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	112 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	105 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	67 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	60 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	44 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	56 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	73 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	118 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	45 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	92 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	103 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	65 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	64 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	90 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	119 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	146 km
Apr 6, 1991	2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	68 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	3.6 in
February	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
March	64°F (18°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	4.2 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
July	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
November	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
December	65°F (19°C)	3.3 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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