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Anchihuay, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Anchihuay is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 983. Elevation: 2,467 ft (752 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

983 Population 5/sq mi density
2,467 ft Elevation 752 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
69.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population983
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain69.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Population983
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Coordinates-12.8643°, -73.5828°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation69.7 inches (1,771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anchihuay

Anchihuay is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 983. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet (752 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Anchihuay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Area188.9 sq mi (489.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8643°N, 73.5828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 145 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 147 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 111 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 141 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 50 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 138 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 115 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 149 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 136 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 99 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 142 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 113 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 116 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 36 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 98 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 83 km
Aug 7, 1993 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 148 km
Aug 11, 2022 24 km SE of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.8 138 km
Mar 21, 2019 8 km E of Huancavelica, Peru M4.8 142 km
Sep 13, 2024 28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru M4.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in
March 67°F (19°C) 7.9 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in

Anchihuay has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.9") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Anchihuay

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 501218
Institución Educativa Abelardo Gamarra Rondon
Institución Educativa No. 38724
Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion Garcia
Institución Educativa No. 38833
Institución Educativa No. 38864
Institución Educativa 38994-16
Institución Educativa No. 38855
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 38564
Institución Educativa 38994-15
Institución Educativa No. 501383
Institución Educativa No. 38775
Institución Educativa Nery Garcia Zarate
Institución Educativa No. 38594
Institución Educativa No. 501370
Institución Educativa No. 38615
Institución Educativa No. 38795
Institución Educativa No. 38994
Institución Educativa Martin Santiago Lazaro
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Farmers Markets in Anchihuay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo de Kimbiri
Mercado San Francisco

Airports Near Anchihuay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Kiteni AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anchihuay

What is the population of Anchihuay?

Anchihuay has a population of 983 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anchihuay?

Anchihuay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.

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