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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 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 130 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5540°N, 76.2827°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Nov 10, 2012 | 16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru | M6.0 | 138 km | 129 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 100 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.4 | 140 km | 137 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 50 km | 34 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 135 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 27 km | 126 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 87 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 66 km | 126 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 78 km | 109 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 61 km | 115 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | central Peru | M5.0 | 82 km | 38 km |
| Jan 13, 1997 | 34 km SSE of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 126 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2016 | 21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 132 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.0 | 79 km | 27 km |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 81 km SW of Contamana, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 13.0 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 75°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (5.4").