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La Rinconada, Peru
Puno · Peru
La Rinconada is a small city in Puno, Peru with a population of 29,678. Elevation: 16,476 ft (5,022 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Rinconada
La Rinconada is a town in the Peruvian Andes near a gold mine. At up to 5,100 m above sea level, it is the highest permanent settlement in the world.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,678 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16,476 ft (5,022 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.6313°, -69.4464° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 117.6 inches (299 cm) |
About La Rinconada
La Rinconada is a small city in Peru (Puno) with a population of 29,678. The city sits at an elevation of 16,476 feet (5,022 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.
Climate in La Rinconada
La Rinconada has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Nov (9.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1124 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16,476 ft (5,022 m) |
| Area | 556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.6313°N, 69.4464°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
La Rinconada has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 36°F in June to 42°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in La Rinconada
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Agropecuario Untuca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70711 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Felipe Huaman Poma De Ayala | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Albert Einstein | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 73030 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Lunar De Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Los Angeles | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Luz Andino | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Luz De Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near La Rinconada
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ulla Ulla Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of La Rinconada?
La Rinconada has a population of 29,678 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 556.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Rinconada?
La Rinconada 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.