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Ayapata, Peru
Puno · Peru
Ayapata is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 2,622. Elevation: 10,823 ft (3,299 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ayapata
Ayapata District is one of ten districts of the province Carabaya in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,622 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,823 ft (3,299 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.7770°, -70.3227° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.2 inches (1,172 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 160.7 inches (408 cm) |
About Ayapata
Ayapata is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 2,622. The city sits at an elevation of 10,823 feet (3,299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,823 ft (3,299 m) |
| Area | 442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7770°N, 70.3227°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
Ayapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 41°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.6") and June the driest (1.2").
Schools in Ayapata
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 72198 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72188 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72672 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72202 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Hanac Ayllu | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72171 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre Grohmann | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 72177 Jose Antonio Encinas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Kana | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72167 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72216 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72180 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ayapata | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72196 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72172 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Taype | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72174 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ituata | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72204 | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Ayapata
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ayapata
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quincemil Air Base | UMI | Small Airport |
| San Rafael 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 Ayapata?
Ayapata has a population of 2,622 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 442.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ayapata?
Ayapata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 160.7 inches of snow.