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Weather & Climate in Santa Lucía, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Lucía has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 164.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,985 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Area | 57.3 sq mi (148.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1241°N, 76.0206°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
215 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 | 108 km | 129 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 33 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 92 km | 34 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.4 | 129 km | 137 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 103 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 14 km SW of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 130 km |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 127 km | 109 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 9 km NW of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 134 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 64 km | 126 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 53 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 91 km | 126 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 35 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 26 km | 115 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2016 | 21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.0 | 135 km | 132 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | central Peru | M5.0 | 50 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 15.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 14.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 14.3 in |
Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.4") and August the driest (4.6").