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Weather & Climate in Santa Catalina, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,412 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,412 ft (2,564 m) |
| Area | 29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1117°N, 78.0614°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 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 | 108 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 93 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 136 km | 121 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 133 km | 130 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 128 km | 132 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 112 km | 123 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 104 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 116 km | 125 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 103 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 87 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 94 km | 25 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 43 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in |
Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (1.8").