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Cayna, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Cayna is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 976. Elevation: 10,876 ft (3,315 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

976 Population 47/sq mi density
10,876 ft Elevation 3,315 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population976
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation10,876 ft (3,315 m)
Population976
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation10,876 ft (3,315 m)
Coordinates-10.2723°, -76.3886°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,209 mm)
Annual Snowfall24.9 inches (63 cm)

About Cayna

Cayna is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 976. The city sits at an elevation of 10,876 feet (3,315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cayna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,876 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Peru avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,876 ft (3,315 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-10.2723°N, 76.3886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Peru avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 94 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 128 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 97 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 79 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 139 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 103 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 112 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 131 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 117 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 143 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 134 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 101 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 116 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 115 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 96 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 99 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 143 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 135 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 143 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 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
February 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in

Cayna has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 45°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Cayna

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 34677
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 34308
Institución Educativa No. 34137
Institución Educativa Gran Mariscal Ramon Castilla
Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzales Prada
Institución Educativa 32171 Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa No. 33504
Institución Educativa 32733 Cesar Morales Negrete
Institución Educativa No. 32647
Institución Educativa No. 32174
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Farmers Markets in Cayna

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Ambo
Mercado Isco
Mercado Virgen del Carmen
Mercado Yanahuanca

Stadiums & Teams in Cayna

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Airports Near Cayna

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Ricrán AirportSmall Airport
Vicco 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 Cayna

What is the population of Cayna?

Cayna has a population of 976 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cayna?

Cayna has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.

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