Santa Rosa, Peru

Full City Profile

18,057 Population 24/sq mi density

1,719 ft Elevation 524 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	73.5°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	74°F (24°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,719 ft (524 m)
Area	754.9 sq mi (1,955.2 km²)
Population Density	24/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.9191°N, 74.8850°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"

91% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"

Driest Month (Jun) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998	23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.9	49 km
Apr 9, 1991	34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.8	127 km
Aug 13, 2017	41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.8	41 km
Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	57 km
Jul 31, 2003	91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.6	108 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	86 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	119 km
Mar 17, 1992	61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.4	62 km
Jul 15, 2013	46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.4	121 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	92 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	133 km
Oct 30, 2017	27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.4	28 km
Oct 5, 2016	23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.3	125 km
Jul 2, 1995	44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.3	133 km
Mar 6, 1998	32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.3	33 km
Mar 10, 1998	33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.3	39 km
Jun 7, 2005	49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.3	75 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	66 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	138 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (24°C)	9.8 in	Wettest
February	74°F (23°C)	9.1 in
March	74°F (23°C)	8.9 in
April	74°F (23°C)	5.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.9 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	75°F (24°C)	6.3 in
November	75°F (24°C)	6.7 in	Warmest
December	74°F (23°C)	9.2 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (2.6").

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