Santa Rosa, Peru

Full City Profile

4,702 Population 25/sq mi density

2,306 ft Elevation 703 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	68.7°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,306 ft (703 m)
Area	188.9 sq mi (489.3 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.6866°N, 73.7353°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 8.03"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	147 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	85 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	116 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	35 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	109 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	138 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	91 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	148 km
Jul 13, 2024	29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru	M5.1	119 km
Aug 17, 1995	54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru	M5.1	98 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	17 km
Jul 15, 2012	7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru	M5.0	100 km
Jan 22, 2011	7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru	M5.0	95 km
Feb 19, 2024	11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru	M4.9	145 km
Feb 26, 2006	4 km NNW of Izcuchaca, Peru	M4.8	141 km
Sep 13, 2024	28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru	M4.8	139 km
Mar 21, 2019	8 km E of Huancavelica, Peru	M4.8	126 km
Aug 11, 2022	24 km SE of Huachocolpa, Peru	M4.8	130 km
Aug 7, 1993	59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M4.8	124 km
Jul 11, 1990	10 km WSW of Vilcanchos, Peru	M4.7	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	7.8 in
February	69°F (21°C)	7.8 in
March	69°F (21°C)	8.0 in	Wettest
April	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
June	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	67°F (19°C)	1.5 in
August	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in
September	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
November	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
December	69°F (21°C)	5.8 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in June to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (1.3").

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