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Huancané, Peru

Puno · Peru

Huancané is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 12,608 ft (3,843 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,608 ft Elevation 3,843 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huancané

Huancané

Huancané is the capital of the province of Huancané in Peru. The town is located about north of Lake Titicaca. The majority of the residents of Huancané's 7,000 speak Aymara.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Coordinates-15.2005°, -69.7631°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,178 mm)
Annual Snowfall64.2 inches (163 cm)

About Huancané

Huancané is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 12,608 feet (3,843 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huancané experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,608 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2005°N, 69.7631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Peru avg
Snowfall 64.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 66 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 69 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 109 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 75 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 57 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 127 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 64 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 90 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 93 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 53 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 105 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 75 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 78 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 134 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 128 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 78 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 68 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 72 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 74 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in

Huancané has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Huancané

60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 72330
Institución Educativa No. 72232
Institución Educativa No. 72288
Institución Educativa No. 72331
Institución Educativa No. 72284
Institución Educativa No. 72329
Institución Educativa No. 72255
Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi Yanaoco
Institución Educativa No. 72557
Institución Educativa No. 72328
Institución Educativa No. 72272
Institución Educativa No. 72294
Institución Educativa No. 72249
Institución Educativa No. 72296
Institución Educativa Alfonso Ugarte
Institución Educativa No. 72262
Institución Educativa No. 72321
Institución Educativa No. 72247
Institución Educativa No. 72302
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa No. 72335
Institución Educativa No. 72265
Institución Educativa No. 72317
Institución Educativa No. 72229
Huancané
Institución Educativa 72290 Brigadier Pumacahua
Institución Educativa César Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 73003
Institución Educativa Varones
Institución Educativa 72286 José Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa Acocollo
Institución Educativa No. 72293
Institución Educativa No. 72350
Institución Educativa No. 72234
Institución Educativa No. 72521
Institución Educativa No. 72258
Institución Educativa No. 72550
Institución Educativa Virgen De Fatima
Institución Educativa Santiago Apostol
Institución Educativa San Juan De La Salle
Institución Educativa No. 72264
Institución Educativa Libertador Jose De San Martin
Institución Educativa No. 72289
Institución Educativa No. 72238
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru Ii
Institución Educativa No. 72292
Institución Educativa No. 72336
Institución Educativa No. 72251
Institución Educativa No. 72310
Institución Educativa Cuyuraya
Institución Educativa No. 72237
Institución Educativa Los Andes
Institución Educativa No. 72522
Institución Educativa No. 72299
Institución Educativa Milliraya
Institución Educativa No. 72235
Institución Educativa No. 72311
Institución Educativa No. 70630
Institución Educativa No. 72285
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
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Farmers Markets in Huancané

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Huancané

Theatres in Huancané

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal

Clinics in Huancané

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Municipal
Posta Médica Huancané
Posta Medica Huancane - Essalud

Gas Stations in Huancané

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pecsa
primax

Banks in Huancané

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Huancané

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huancané

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJULLarge Airport
Ulla Ulla AirportSmall Airport
Ventilla AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huancané

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo Santiago Apostol

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,841 m (12,602 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Huancané?

Huancané has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 64.2 inches of snow.

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