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Weather & Climate in Santa Elena, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 1,233.1 sq mi (3,193.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0258°N, 74.0909°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| May 26, 2019 | 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru | M8.0 | 133 km | 123 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M5.5 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | Northern Peru | M5.2 | 102 km | 142 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 85 km E of Lagunas, Peru | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1995 | 92 km ESE of Santa Elena, Peru | M5.0 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 57 km E of Lagunas, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 80 km SSW of Santa Elena, Peru | M4.8 | 81 km | 164 km |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 85 km NE of Navarro, Peru | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 73 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M4.6 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Apr 3, 1993 | 85 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M4.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 70 km ENE of Contamana, Peru | M4.6 | 119 km | 162 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 77 km NE of Navarro, Peru | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 54 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 74 km WSW of Santa Elena, Peru | M4.5 | 74 km | 47 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 29 km W of Santa Elena, Peru | M4.5 | 30 km | 59 km |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 72 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M4.5 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 87 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M4.5 | 110 km | 35 km |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 63 km ENE of Contamana, Peru | M4.5 | 138 km | 172 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 85 km E of Navarro, Peru | M4.5 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 88 km E of Navarro, Peru | M4.5 | 101 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (3.9").