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Chumuch, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Chumuch is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 237. Elevation: 8,809 ft (2,685 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 237 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,809 ft (2,685 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.6030°, -78.2003° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chumuch
Chumuch is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 237. The city sits at an elevation of 8,809 feet (2,685 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,809 ft (2,685 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.6030°N, 78.2003°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in |
Chumuch has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 43°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.3").
Schools in Chumuch
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Guayopampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82457 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82456 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariscal Ramon Castilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82406 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82408 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82407 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Faustino Sanchez Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Vista Hermosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821518 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821418 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82459 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18263 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821439 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82750 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821477 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82458 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82985 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821520 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Ascencio Segura | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82460 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Nueva Laguna | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82395 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Nuevo Chupica | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Chumuch
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Chumuch?
Chumuch has a population of 237 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chumuch?
Chumuch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.