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Weather & Climate in Santa Teresa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Teresa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 131.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1322°N, 72.5906°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 44 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 81 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 88 km | 96 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 94 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 87 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 49 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 108 km | 91 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 84 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 98 km | 89 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 79 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in |
Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.8").