Santa Rosa, Peru

Full City Profile

2,858 Population 3/sq mi density

13,350 ft Elevation 4,069 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Santa Rosa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 262.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	39.2°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,350 ft (4,069 m)
Area	1,060.1 sq mi (2,745.7 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.6074°N, 70.7875°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"

36% above US avg

Snowfall 262.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.90"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

370 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	63 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	69 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	61 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	80 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	89 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	1 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	55 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	81 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	36 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	49 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	82 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	57 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	79 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	42 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	49 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	89 km
Jun 3, 2023	3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru	M5.4	146 km
Apr 21, 2012	5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru	M5.4	78 km
Dec 26, 1994	6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru	M5.4	150 km
Jun 29, 2001	6 km S of Lampa, Peru	M5.4	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (77 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	77 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	174 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	189 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	193 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	198 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	6.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	45°F (7°C)	6.1 in
March	45°F (7°C)	5.3 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
May	40°F (5°C)	0.5 in
June	37°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	38°F (3°C)	0.2 in
August	38°F (4°C)	0.3 in
September	42°F (6°C)	1.1 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in
December	46°F (8°C)	5.2 in	Warmest

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 34°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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