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Chucuito, Peru

Puno · Peru

Chucuito is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 12,556 ft (3,827 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,556 ft Elevation 3,827 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chucuito

Chucuito

Chucuito is a village in the Chucuito District, Puno Province, Peru. It is 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the city of Puno. It sits at 3,875 metres (12,713 ft) above sea level. The population is 7,913.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation12,556 ft (3,827 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,556 ft (3,827 m)
Coordinates-15.8944°, -69.8899°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.2 inches (67 cm)

About Chucuito

Chucuito is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 12,556 feet (3,827 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chucuito has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,556 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,556 ft (3,827 m)
Area198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8944°N, 69.8899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Peru avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 118 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 134 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 110 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 114 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 112 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 84 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 74 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 138 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 64 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 141 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 94 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 92 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 116 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 88 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 60 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 74 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 102 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 61 km
Nov 13, 1993 2 km N of Chojata, Peru M5.3 104 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 130 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 136 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 147 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in

Chucuito has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chucuito

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Inca Garcilazo De La Vega
Institución Educativa No. 70135
Institución Educativa No. 70092
Institución Educativa Coar Puno
Institución Educativa Emilio Romero Padilla
Institución Educativa No. 70076
Institución Educativa Independencia Nacional
Institución Educativa No. 70096
Institución Educativa No. 70159
Institución Educativa No. 70123
Institución Educativa Inchupalla
Institución Educativa Potojani Grande
Institución Educativa No. 70111
Institución Educativa 70094 Niño Jesus Pirapi
Institución Educativa No. 70121
Institución Educativa Mariano Melgar Valdivieso
Institución Educativa No. 70086
Institución Educativa No. 70125
Institución Educativa 70134 Jose Antonio Encinas
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Museums in Chucuito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coca & Customs Museum
Museo Carlos Dreyer
Museo Marina de Guerra
Museo Wawamarka
Yavari

Libraries in Chucuito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Universidad nacional del Altiplano0.0
Centro de documentación Puno0.0

Farmers Markets in Chucuito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación de Comerciantes San Francisco de Asis
Food Booths
Mercado BellaVista
Mercado Central
Mercado Laykakota
Mercado Niño San Salvador de Alto Puno
Mercado Nuevo San Miguel
Mercado Progreso
Mercado ropa usada deportiva
Mercado ropa usada empieza
mercado ropa usada. empieza. viernes?
Mercado Unión y Dignidad
Mercado Yanacancha
Parador turístico artesanal
Vírgen de Natividad de Platería

Hotels in Chucuito

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Blanca
Hospedaje Umajalsu
Las Cabanas
Posada Santa Barbara
Taypicala Lago
Taypicala Spa

Restaurants in Chucuito

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tio Juan

Clinics in Chucuito

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chucuito

Stadiums & Teams in Chucuito

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chucuito

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJULLarge Airport
Ventilla AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chucuito

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Centro Poblado Tacasaya
Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Templo Santo Domingo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,882 m (12,737 ft)
Postal Code
21521

🇵🇪 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 Chucuito?

Chucuito 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 39°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 26.2 inches of snow.

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