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Santiago de Cao, Peru

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21,982 Population 405/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Santiago de Cao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area54.3 sq mi (140.6 km²)
Population Density405/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9589°N, 79.2392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 80 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 91 km
Jul 4, 2010 146 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.7 147 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 77 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 119 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 87 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 87 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 84 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 111 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 93 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 109 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 97 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 42 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 112 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 148 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 144 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 97 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 60 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 128 km
May 13, 2013 136 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 146 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Santiago de Cao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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