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Cañaris, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Cañaris is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 323. Elevation: 7,940 ft (2,420 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

323 Population 1/sq mi density
7,940 ft Elevation 2,420 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population323
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation7,940 ft (2,420 m)
Population323
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,940 ft (2,420 m)
Coordinates-6.0450°, -79.2648°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañaris

Cañaris is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 323. The city sits at an elevation of 7,940 feet (2,420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cañaris has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,940 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,940 ft (2,420 m)
Area285.0 sq mi (738.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0450°N, 79.2648°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 115 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 90 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 80 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 143 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 98 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 33 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 135 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 58 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 149 km
Oct 11, 2000 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 134 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 113 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 89 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 16 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 138 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 111 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 67 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 83 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 50 km
Jan 8, 2014 16 km NW of Paltashaco, Peru M4.6 141 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in Coldest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in

Cañaris has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Cañaris

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 11595
Institución Educativa No. 10422
Institución Educativa No. 11626
Institución Educativa No. 11048
Institución Educativa No. 11628
Institución Educativa No. 11616
Institución Educativa No. 10624
Institución Educativa No. 10247
Institución Educativa No. 10067
Institución Educativa No. 11627
Institución Educativa No. 11597
Institución Educativa No. 11160
Institución Educativa No. 10091
Institución Educativa No. 11045
Institución Educativa No. 11596
Institución Educativa No. 11161
Institución Educativa Virgen Del Carmen
Institución educativa No. 10875
Institución Educativa No. 11254
Institución educativa No. 10062
Institución Educativa No. 10623
Institución Educativa No. 10073
Institución Educativa Sigues
Institución Educativa No. 11049
Institución Educativa No. 11630
Institución Educativa No. 10074
Institución Educativa No. 17589
Institución educativa No. 17589
Institución Educativa No. 10250
Institución Educativa No. 11143
Institución Educativa No. 10065
Institución Educativa 11159 Virgen Del Carmen
Institución Educativa No. 11133
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Museums in Cañaris

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Convenciones Hacienda

Clinics in Cañaris

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #6858517124

Airports Near Cañaris

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport
Luya 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 Cañaris

What is the population of Cañaris?

Cañaris has a population of 323 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 285.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañaris?

Cañaris has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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