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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (30°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,751 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 86.7°F |
| 61% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,751 ft (3,277 m) |
| Area | 590.0 sq mi (1,528.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0600°N, 76.9303°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 79 km | 106 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 84 km | 58 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 84 km | 71 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 96 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru | M5.4 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 71 km | 67 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 92 km | 126 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 138 km | 48 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 51 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 89 km | 75 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 67 km | 67 km |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 54 km W of Callao, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 49 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 117 km | 52 km |
| Jan 6, 2017 | 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Jul 29, 2004 | 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 52 km |
| May 12, 2020 | 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 73 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.0 | 113 km | 51 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru | M4.9 | 90 km | 66 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 44 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 108 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 106 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 105 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in August to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").