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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 38°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,317 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,317 ft (4,059 m) |
| Area | 939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6976°N, 70.6071°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
575 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 94 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 120 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 90 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 97 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 126 km | 123 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 45 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 75 km | 199 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 60 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 122 km | 180 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 142 km | 255 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 149 km | 126 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 104 km | 212 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 142 km | 241 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 75 km | 210 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 141 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 50 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 79 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 42 km | 210 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 105 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 150 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 164 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 171 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 187 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.1").