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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Chuco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago de Chuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,154 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,154 ft (3,095 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1410°N, 78.1733°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 100 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 89 km | 117 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 48 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 64 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 133 km | 73 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 66 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 68 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 148 km | 76 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 132 km | 60 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 79 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 56 km | 106 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.7 | 129 km | 70 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 55 km | 48 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 112 km | 73 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 91 km | 63 km |
| Jun 20, 2018 | 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 135 km | 67 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 97 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 140 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 136 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Santiago de Chuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in January to 49°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").