Santa Rosa, Peru

Full City Profile

1,456 Population 17/sq mi density

4,068 ft Elevation 1,240 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	67.7°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Area	83.4 sq mi (216.1 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.4336°N, 78.5670°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"

126% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.30"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	120 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	142 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	106 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	137 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	94 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	63 km
Feb 14, 2007	72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	149 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	126 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	29 km
Apr 21, 2023	northern Peru	M5.0	143 km
Dec 27, 1996	17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	144 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	125 km
Jan 7, 1997	20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	150 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	52 km
Apr 9, 2016	70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador	M4.9	127 km
Aug 6, 2000	54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M4.9	84 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	94 km
Feb 14, 2000	38 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.8	143 km
Nov 21, 1993	87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M4.8	81 km
Jun 25, 2022	71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.8	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	3.8 in
February	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
March	75°F (24°C)	5.0 in
April	75°F (24°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
May	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.2 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	2.7 in
October	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
November	74°F (23°C)	3.6 in
December	74°F (24°C)	3.1 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.2").

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