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Santa Teresa, Peru

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4,872 ft Elevation 1,485 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Santa Teresa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.8 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Area166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1322°N, 72.5906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.8"
247% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 44 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 135 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 81 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 126 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 122 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 133 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 88 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 143 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 116 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 118 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 143 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 104 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 108 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 147 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 84 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 48 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 98 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 112 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 140 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 8.3 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 7.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest
November 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in

Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.8").

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