Ancash, Peru
Santa
Santa is a locality in Ancash, Peru, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:01
8.99° S, 78.61° WElevation 27 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes02815–02816October: high / low19° / 16°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Santa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 18:1012 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:05Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in February
Coolest month15°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
4 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 50 km
Weather in Santa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 75%
Today22 Oct28°23°
Fri23 Oct27°23°
Sat24 Oct27°23°
Sun25 Oct27°23°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct28°23°
Tue27 Oct28°23°
Wed28 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°23°
Sat31 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Santa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 69 | 65 | 79 | 92 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 95 | 85 | 81 | 77 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 23° |
| Low | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Sea | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Santa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Santa
Nature around Santa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Santa
Earthquakes around Santa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195078magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 40 km
7.5Chimbote 123 km ↙1996 · 126 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 36 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 102 km
Towns and villages around Santa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Huamancate0.5 kmHacienda La Huaca1 kmLa Huaca III Sector1.2 kmFundo El Alto1.2 kmSan Remblo1.5 kmCasa Colorada1.6 kmFundo El Pacay1.8 kmFundo San Bartolo1.8 kmEl Cruce1.9 kmSan Luis1.9 kmRío Seco2 kmHacienda San Dionicio2 kmFundo El Pinar2.2 kmPampa la Grama2.4 kmFundo Lavandero2.6 kmFundo Pueblo Viejo2.9 kmFundo Monte Campo3.1 kmPuerto Santa3.7 kmTambo Real Nuevo4.1 kmEl Porvenir4.2 kmTambo Real Antiguo4.3 kmLa Chancadora5.4 kmAlto Perú5.7 kmEl Cerillo6 kmCambio Puente6.3 kmBajo Canal6.5 kmEl Castillo7.1 kmSan José7.2 kmAlto Canal7.4 kmSanta Clemencia8.1 kmLa Campiña8.1 kmLa Rinconada8.5 kmLacramarca Baja8.6 kmSan Eusebio8.6 kmVeintitrés de Octubre9 kmLa Mora9 kmTúpac Amaru9.2 kmHacienda Santa Clemencia9.2 kmTúpac Amaru9.4 kmFundo Casa Blanco9.5 kmLa Barbacoa9.7 kmFundo Santa Julia9.8 kmChimbote9.8 kmCascajal El Arenal9.9 kmSanta Rosa10 kmPampa Dura10 kmArenal10 kmTrez Cabezas11 kmMiraflores Bajo11 kmCatorce Incas11 kmRinconada12 kmTangay Medio12 kmVilla El Salvador12 kmChachapoyas13 kmEl Amunta13 kmCascajal Bajo13 kmLa Playa13 kmTangay Bajo Mochica13 kmLabor13 kmBuena Vista14 kmLa Víbora14 kmTres de Octubre14 kmCahuide14 kmVilla María Baja15 km
Postal codes
02815–02816
Places near Santa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Santa.
What is the hottest month in Santa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Santa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Santa?
March is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Santa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in October at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Santa?
Santa has 2 postal codes: 02815–02816.