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Cahuacho, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Cahuacho is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 252. Elevation: 11,175 ft (3,406 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 252 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,175 ft (3,406 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.5061°, -73.4792° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6 inches (270 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cahuacho
Cahuacho is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 252. The city sits at an elevation of 11,175 feet (3,406 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,175 ft (3,406 m) |
| Area | 698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.5061°N, 73.4792°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 86 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 124 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 149 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
Cahuacho has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 47°F in July to 53°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Cahuacho
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40270 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40271 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen De Copacabana | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40489 | — | — | — | — |
Stadiums & Teams in Cahuacho
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cahuacho
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Atico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caraveli 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 Cahuacho?
Cahuacho has a population of 252 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 698.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cahuacho?
Cahuacho has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.