Santiago, Peru

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315 Population 3/sq mi density

11,099 ft Elevation 3,383 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 239.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	70.7°F
	31% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,099 ft (3,383 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.0956°N, 76.2304°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 239.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	149 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	59 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	86 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	146 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	145 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	91 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	45 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	132 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	108 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	132 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	132 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	56 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	131 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	119 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	76 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	58 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	138 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	102 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	140 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	112 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	106 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	149 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	95 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	95 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	84 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	95 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
February	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
April	47°F (9°C)	1.6 in
May	45°F (7°C)	0.2 in
June	43°F (6°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	43°F (6°C)	0.1 in
September	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	1.0 in
December	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in June to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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