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Weather & Climate in Nueva Santa Cruz, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Santa Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 102.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,553 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,553 ft (1,083 m) |
| Area | 75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8678°N, 77.4224°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 39 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 27 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 38 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 61 km | 121 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 88 km | 132 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 44 km | 123 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 37 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 72 km | 125 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 11 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 38 km | 26 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 37 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 23 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 107 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 63 km WNW of Barranca, Peru | M5.2 | 133 km | 117 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 48 km | 27 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 40 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in |
Nueva Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.6").