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Cuyocuyo, Peru

Puno · Peru

Cuyocuyo is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 1,106. Elevation: 11,243 ft (3,427 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

1,106 Population 2/sq mi density
11,243 ft Elevation 3,427 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cuyocuyo

Cuyocuyo District is one of ten districts of the province Sandia in Peru.

People

Population1,106
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation11,243 ft (3,427 m)
Population1,106
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation11,243 ft (3,427 m)
Coordinates-14.4714°, -69.5372°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall117.6 inches (299 cm)

About Cuyocuyo

Cuyocuyo is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 1,106. The city sits at an elevation of 11,243 feet (3,427 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 49.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cuyocuyo 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 326 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 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,243 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,243 ft (3,427 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4714°N, 69.5372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Peru avg
Snowfall 117.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 95 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 72 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 126 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 115 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 116 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 119 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 119 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 123 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 134 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 108 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 105 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 133 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 89 km
Aug 8, 1994 114 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia M5.6 146 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 116 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 114 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 140 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 104 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 140 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
August 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in

Cuyocuyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in January to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Cuyocuyo

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 72559
Institución Educativa No. 72480
Institución Educativa No. 72462
Institución Educativa Luz De Los Andes
Institución Educativa No. 72477
Institución Educativa No. 72511
Institución Educativa No. 72428
Institución Educativa Ura Ayllu
Institución Educativa No. 72466
Institución Educativa No. 72441
Institución Educativa Carlos Oquendo De Amat
Institución Educativa No. 72457
Institución Educativa No. 72424
Institución Educativa Alexander Fleming
Institución Educativa No. 70701
Institución Educativa No. 72453
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Farmers Markets in Cuyocuyo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Virgen de la Candelaria

Clinics in Cuyocuyo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cuyo Cuyo

Airports Near Cuyocuyo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ulla Ulla 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Cuyocuyo

What is the population of Cuyocuyo?

Cuyocuyo has a population of 1,106 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 556.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuyocuyo?

Cuyocuyo 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 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches, with 117.6 inches of snow.

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