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Carmen Alto, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Carmen Alto is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,482 ft (2,890 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,482 ft Elevation 2,890 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Carmen Alto

Carmen Alto

Carmen Alto es un pueblo peruano. Es asimismo capital del distrito de Carmen Alto en la provincia de Huamanga, región Ayacucho.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation9,482 ft (2,890 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,482 ft (2,890 m)
Coordinates-13.1822°, -74.2247°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About Carmen Alto

Carmen Alto is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,482 feet (2,890 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Carmen Alto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,482 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,482 ft (2,890 m)
Area1,151.1 sq mi (2,981.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1822°N, 74.2247°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Peru avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 84 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 122 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 81 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 96 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 119 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 113 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 47 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 39 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 131 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 121 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 134 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 86 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 27 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 113 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 80 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 62 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 64 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 98 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 96 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in
February 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (4°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in

Carmen Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Carmen Alto

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Javier Heraud Perez
Institución Educativa 38015 Virgen Del Carmen
Institución Educativa Fe y Alegría 50 Padre Carlos Schmidt
CESDE
Institución Educativa Nº 38023 Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Institución Educativa Nº 38022 Maricarmen Salas
Institución Educativa Inicial Nº 106
Institución Educativa Jose Gabriel Condorcanqui
Institución Educativa Abraham Valdelomar
Institución Educativa Los Ángeles de la Paz
Institución Educativa No. 38736
Institución Educativa Los Heroes Del Peru
Institución Educativa No. 38117
Ceba - Constantino Carvallo
Institución Educativa Internacional Peruano Europeo
Institución Educativa 38984-23
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Asuncion
Institución Educativa 38984-10 - La Paz
Institución Educativa 38984-13 La Florida
Institución Educativa 38984-28 San Francisco De Nuevo Amanecer
Institución Educativa Retama
Institución Educativa Cientifico Sairy
Institución Educativa Angelitos De Jesus
Institución Educativa La Catolica
Institución Educativa 38984-26
Institución Educativa Domingo Savio
Centro De Instruccion Y Trasferencia Tecnologico - Cittec
Institución Educativa Signos De Fe De La Salle
Institución Educativa 38984-8
Institución Educativa Colegio Militar Basilio Auqui
Institución Educativa No. 38055
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Museums in Carmen Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay
La Batalla de Ayacucho
Museo Andrés A. Cáceres
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue
Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay
Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP
Museo de las Abejas
Museo de sitio Wari
Museo textil

Libraries in Carmen Alto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best0.0
Inversiones Continental0.0
Libreria Bazar Estudio0.0
Mercantil Ayacucho0.0

Farmers Markets in Carmen Alto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de abril
Gamarra Lima
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Central Huanta
Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco
Mercado Jesus Nazareno
Mercado Magdalena
Mercado Mayorista Las Américas
Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres
Mercado Nery García Zárate
Mercado San José
Mercado Señor de Arequipa
Plaza Market

Clinics in Carmen Alto

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Carmen Alto
Los Olivos
Puesto de Salud Yanamá
Vista Alegre

Veterinaries in Carmen Alto

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #5041272670

Gas Stations in Carmen Alto

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Asto
PE #3810501937
PetroPerú

Banks in Carmen Alto

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Carmen Alto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carmen Alto

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carmen Alto

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Señor de los Milagros
Iglesia de Carmen Alto

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,801 m (9,190 ft)

🇵🇪 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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What is the weather like in Carmen Alto?

Carmen Alto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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