Santiago de Lucanamarca, Peru

Full City Profile

620 Population 4/sq mi density

11,407 ft Elevation 3,477 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Santiago de Lucanamarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	44.2°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,407 ft (3,477 m)
Area	168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.8436°N, 74.3725°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	120 km
Jan 30, 2012	6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.4	141 km
Apr 5, 1991	21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.3	130 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	10 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	105 km
Feb 18, 2014	10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.9	137 km
May 3, 2005	central Peru	M5.9	123 km
Jan 25, 2019	15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru	M5.7	131 km
Jul 2, 2012	29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru	M5.7	147 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	10 km
May 27, 2022	14 km SE of Santiago, Peru	M5.5	143 km
May 12, 2021	1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.5	145 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	21 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	62 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	129 km
Aug 3, 2009	27 km ESE of Santiago, Peru	M5.3	131 km
Jan 13, 1998	11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru	M5.3	102 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	122 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	72 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	6.4 in
February	46°F (8°C)	6.8 in
March	46°F (8°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
April	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
May	44°F (6°C)	0.6 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	40°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	42°F (5°C)	0.4 in
September	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in	Warmest

Santiago de Lucanamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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