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Chuschi, Peru
Ayacucho · Peru
Chuschi is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 1,245. Elevation: 10,282 ft (3,134 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chuschi
Chuschi is a town in the Chuschi District of the Cangallo Province of the Ayacucho Region of Peru. On May 17, 1980, Shining Path guerrillas began their war against the Peruvian state by burning ballot boxes in Chuschi. On March 14, 1991, government forces perpetrated the Chuschi massacre in the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,245 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,282 ft (3,134 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.5856°, -74.3506° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ayacucho |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
About Chuschi
Chuschi is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 1,245. The city sits at an elevation of 10,282 feet (3,134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,282 ft (3,134 m) |
| Area | 168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5856°N, 74.3506°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in |
Chuschi has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 40°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Chuschi
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa San Cristobal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 38495 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Bernardo Alcedo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 38190 | - | - | - | - |
| Chuschi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 38126 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Quispillaccta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 38128 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 38640 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 38964 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Qapaq Amawta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 38530 Jose Rodolfo Sabogal Wiese | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 38862 | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Chuschi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Parroquial Virgen de la Merced | 0.0 |
Hotels in Chuschi
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chuschi
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chuschi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chuschi
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vilcashuamán Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chuschi?
Chuschi has a population of 1,245 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 168.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chuschi?
Chuschi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches, with 87.5 inches of snow.