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Chungui, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Chungui is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 551. Elevation: 11,552 ft (3,521 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

551 Population 4/sq mi density
11,552 ft Elevation 3,521 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
69.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population551
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain69.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation11,552 ft (3,521 m)
Population551
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation11,552 ft (3,521 m)
Coordinates-13.2220°, -73.6214°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation69.7 inches (1,771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chungui

Chungui is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 551. The city sits at an elevation of 11,552 feet (3,521 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chungui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,552 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,552 ft (3,521 m)
Area131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2220°N, 73.6214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 111 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 116 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 127 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 116 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 139 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 148 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 65 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 104 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 124 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 142 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 99 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 124 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 96 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 92 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 144 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 129 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 133 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 145 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 131 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 6.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
August 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in

Chungui has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Chungui

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38414
Institución Educativa No. 38620
Institución Educativa No. 38420
Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado
Institución Educativa No. 38377
Institución Educativa No. 38419
Institución Educativa No. 38975
Institución Educativa Manuel Jesus Lagos Guillen
Institución Educativa No. 38416
Institución Educativa No. 38421
Institución Educativa No. 38945
Institución Educativa No. 38417
Institución Educativa No. 38418
Institución Educativa No. 38400
Institución Educativa No. 38610
Institución Educativa San Jose De Socos
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Farmers Markets in Chungui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria de Kutinachaca
Mercado de Abastos

Airports Near Chungui

8 airports within the area.

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,514 m (11,529 ft)
Postal Code
05271

🇵🇪 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 Chungui

What is the population of Chungui?

Chungui has a population of 551 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 131.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chungui?

Chungui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.

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