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Aurahuá, Peru
Huancavelica · Peru
Aurahuá is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 492. Elevation: 12,438 ft (3,791 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 492 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,438 ft (3,791 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.0346°, -75.5703° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huancavelica |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.3 inches (1,761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 208.0 inches (528 cm) |
About Aurahuá
Aurahuá is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 492. The city sits at an elevation of 12,438 feet (3,791 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,438 ft (3,791 m) |
| Area | 273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0346°N, 75.5703°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 118 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Aurahuá has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in June to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Aurahuá
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 22089 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Abraham Vallejo Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22055 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22587 | — | — | — | — |
| Aurahua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22617 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22056 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22091 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22608 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22057 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22088 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22003 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22606 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22518 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22103 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22053 Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22054 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36578 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Colcabamba | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Aurahuá
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Aurahuá
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | PIO | Large Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Regis Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Aurahuá?
Aurahuá has a population of 492 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 273.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aurahuá?
Aurahuá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.3 inches, with 208.0 inches of snow.