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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 188.9 sq mi (489.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6866°N, 73.7353°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 54 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 35 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 81 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 138 km | 90 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 91 km | 84 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 108 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 17 km | 60 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 100 km | 79 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 95 km | 34 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 84 km |
| Feb 26, 2006 | 4 km NNW of Izcuchaca, Peru | M4.8 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru | M4.8 | 139 km | 89 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 8 km E of Huancavelica, Peru | M4.8 | 126 km | 78 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 24 km SE of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.8 | 130 km | 84 km |
| Aug 7, 1993 | 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M4.8 | 124 km | 48 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 10 km WSW of Vilcanchos, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 100 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in |
Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in June to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (1.3").