Santiago de Tucuma, Peru

Full City Profile

594 Population 29/sq mi density

11,640 ft Elevation 3,548 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Santiago de Tucuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	56°F (14°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,640 ft (3,548 m)
Area	20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.3102°N, 74.8923°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.40"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	122 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	25 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	146 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	65 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	103 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	108 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	108 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	99 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	93 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	61 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	100 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	145 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	17 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	119 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	107 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	119 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	114 km
Feb 18, 2025	9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru	M5.0	107 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	69 km
Feb 13, 2019	2 km SE of Paca, Peru	M4.9	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (14°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
February	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	5.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in
June	49°F (10°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
July	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
August	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
December	52°F (11°C)	4.2 in

Santiago de Tucuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 49°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.5").

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