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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Tucuma, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago de Tucuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,640 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,640 ft (3,548 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3102°N, 74.8923°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 25 km | 104 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 146 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 103 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 108 km | 81 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 108 km | 72 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 93 km | 116 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 61 km | 101 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 100 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 145 km | 109 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 17 km | 90 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 119 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 119 km | 87 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 100 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 107 km | 103 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 2 km SE of Paca, Peru | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in |
Santiago de Tucuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 49°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.5").