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Canayre, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Canayre is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 1,413. Elevation: 1,683 ft (513 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

1,413 Population 4/sq mi density
1,683 ft Elevation 513 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
92.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population1,413
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain92.4 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation1,683 ft (513 m)
Population1,413
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,683 ft (513 m)
Coordinates-12.2811°, -74.0257°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation92.4 inches (2,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Canayre

Canayre is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 1,413. The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet (513 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Canayre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Peru avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,683 ft (513 m)
Area363.1 sq mi (940.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-12.2811°N, 74.0257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.4"
143% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 124 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 115 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 33 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 64 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 121 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 58 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 94 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 103 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 139 km
Mar 7, 1997 39 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.1 131 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 80 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 53 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 135 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 136 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 106 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 147 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 134 km
Apr 7, 1998 6 km NE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.9 132 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 8.8 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in

Canayre has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Canayre

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 31690
Institución Educativa 30001-128
Institución Educativa 30001-65
Institución Educativa No. 38345
Institución Educativa No. 38776
Institución Educativa Santiago Antunez De Mayolo
Institución Educativa 30001-213 Federico Villareal
Institución Educativa Jose Olaya
Institución Educativa No. 38741
Institución Educativa 38990-12
Institución Educativa Las Palmeras De Nazangaro
Institución Educativa San Luis Gonzaga
Institución Educativa No. 38708
Institución Educativa No. 38860
Institución Educativa 30001-62
Institución Educativa No. 38798
Institución Educativa No. 38967
Institución Educativa No. 38557
Institución Educativa No. 38333
Institución Educativa 30001-206
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa 30001-201
Institución Educativa No. 31914
Institución Educativa 30001-264 Nueva America
Institución Educativa 30001-28
Institución Educativa 31914-1
Institución Educativa 30001-49
Institución Educativa No. 501444
Institución Educativa Tambo Del Ene
Institución Educativa 30001-61
Institución Educativa San Miguel De Rio Ene
Institución Educativa No. 31640
Institución Educativa 30001-195
Institución Educativa Federal Del Rio Ene
Institución Educativa Yurinaqui
Institución Educativa Jaime Cerrón Palomino
Institución Educativa Inicial Jaime Cerrón Palomino
Institución Educativa 30001-60
Institución Educativa Alberth Einsten
Institución Educativa 30001-67
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Farmers Markets in Canayre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo de Pichari

Restaurants in Canayre

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brosteria Antojitos N 81 Canayre - Huanta, Cel 980064686

Airports Near Canayre

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
Quempiri AirfieldSmall 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 Canayre

What is the population of Canayre?

Canayre has a population of 1,413 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 363.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Canayre?

Canayre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.4 inches.

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