Santa Rosa, Peru

Full City Profile

319 Population 2/sq mi density

1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	76.1°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,115 ft (340 m)
Area	139.0 sq mi (359.9 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.6833°N, 76.6167°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"

80% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 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	94 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	100 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	92 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	129 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	90 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	93 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	58 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	117 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	90 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	126 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	104 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	109 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Apr 10, 2005	59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.3	105 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	90 km
Jul 23, 1997	29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.3	99 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	68 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	132 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	114 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	92 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	4.4 in
February	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
March	76°F (25°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	77°F (25°C)	5.7 in
May	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.5 in
July	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in
October	77°F (25°C)	5.3 in
November	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
December	78°F (25°C)	3.8 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.1").

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