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Crucero, Peru

Puno · Peru

Crucero is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 15,049 ft (4,587 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,049 ft Elevation 4,587 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation15,049 ft (4,587 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation15,049 ft (4,587 m)
Coordinates-14.3612°, -70.0236°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,227 mm)
Annual Snowfall210.5 inches (535 cm)

About Crucero

Crucero is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 15,049 feet (4,587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Crucero has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 210.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,049 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,049 ft (4,587 m)
Area442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3612°N, 70.0236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Peru avg
Snowfall 210.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 67 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 42 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 130 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 134 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 88 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 103 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 138 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 86 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 88 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 68 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 112 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 38 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 61 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 86 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 50 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 120 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 122 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 150 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 109 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
August 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in Warmest

Crucero has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 37°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Crucero

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Adventista Yurac Mayo
Institución Educativa No. 72113
Institución Educativa No. 72185
Institución Educativa Oruro
Institución Educativa No. 72748
Institución Educativa No. 72912
Institución Educativa No. 72702
Institución Educativa Adventista Los Andes
Institución Educativa 72908 Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa No. 72219
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa Adventista Los Andes
Institución Educativa Siervos De Dios
Institución Educativa No. 72907
Institución Educativa Siervos De Dios
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Clinics in Crucero

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crucero

Bus Stations in Crucero

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre

Airports Near Crucero

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
San Rafael 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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What is the weather like in Crucero?

Crucero has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 210.5 inches of snow.

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