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Cayhuayna, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Cayhuayna is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,339 ft (1,932 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,339 ft Elevation 1,932 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
73.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cayhuayna

Cayhuayna

Huánuco is a city in central Peru. It had a population of 196,627 as of 2017 and in 2015 it had a population of 175,068. It is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. It is the seat of the diocese of Huánuco. The metropolitan city of Huanuco is 170,000 hab. It has three districts, Huanuco (head), Amarilis, and Pillco Marca. In this city, the Higueras river meets the Huallaga river, one of the largest rivers in the country.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain73.2 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Coordinates-9.9585°, -76.2485°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation73.2 inches (1,859 mm)
Annual Snowfall24.1 inches (61 cm)

About Cayhuayna

Cayhuayna is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet (1,932 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cayhuayna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.9585°N, 76.2485°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above Peru avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 90 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 105 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 93 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 109 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 126 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 138 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 137 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 115 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 137 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 121 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 143 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 95 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 95 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 118 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 105 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 136 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 97 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 142 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 140 km
Mar 28, 2024 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
February 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
November 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in

Cayhuayna has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Cayhuayna

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Steve Jobs College
Institución Educativa 32962 Rosulo Soto Carrillo
Institución Educativa 32925 René Eusebia Guardián Ramírez
Institución Educativa 32927 Mirko A. Valverde Almeida
Institución Educativa Básica Especial Manuel Villavicencio Gargate
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa 32223 Mariano Damaso Beraún
Institución Educativa Cristo Rey
Institución Educativa Nicolas Copernico
Institución Educativa Marc Volstad
Institución Educativa Las Americas
Institución Educativa No. 33421
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario
Institución Educativa Javier Pulgar Vidal
San luis sector 1
Institución Educativa Augusto Cardich
Institución Educativa Milner Russell Solano
Institución Educativa Venn Euler
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Maria
Institución Educativa Alessandro Volta
Institución Educativa Euclides
Institución Educativa Andres Fernandez Garrido
Institución Educativa 32942 Pillco Mozo
Javier Pulgar Vidal
Institución Educativa Springfield School
Institución Educativa Militar Mariano Ignacio Prado
Institución Educativa Mario Vargas Llosa
Institución Educativa No. 32859
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Museums in Cayhuayna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kotosh Preinca Culture
Museo de Churubamba
Museo Regional Leoncio Prado Gutierrez

Libraries in Cayhuayna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0

Farmers Markets in Cayhuayna

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Ambo
Mercado de Paucarbamba
Mercado Isco
Mercado Mayorista de Puelles
Mercado Modelo de Huánuco
Mercado Viejo de Huánuco
Mercado Virgen del Carmen

Hotels in Cayhuayna

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Viajero
Gran Hotel de la Vega
Hospedaje "San Juan"
Hostal B & O
Hostal Renzo
Hostal Sol de Oro
Hostal Sosa
Hotel Pillkomarka
Koky's Hotel

Restaurants in Cayhuayna

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cevicheria Donde come el rey
Chifa May Lee
El Viajero
El Viajero
El Viajero

Clinics in Cayhuayna

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #4143759342
Potracancha

Dentists in Cayhuayna

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Unheval

Gas Stations in Cayhuayna

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Delta
Petroperu

Stadiums & Teams in Cayhuayna

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cayhuayna

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Pozuzo AirportSmall Airport
Tingo Maria AirportTGISmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cayhuayna

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardiología Huánuco
Cayran
Centro de Imágenes Tomografías y Resonancias Ambo
Clínica Roca
Detecta
Las Moras
San Fernando
San Gabriel
San Juan
San Sebastian de Quera
Santa María
Tomografías Campos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cayhuayna

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Zona Cero
Parroquia Santa María De Fátima
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
1,880 m (6,168 ft)
Founded
1539

🇵🇪 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 Cayhuayna?

Cayhuayna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches, with 24.1 inches of snow.

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