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Lampa, Peru

Puno · Peru

Lampa is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 4,780. Elevation: 12,710 ft (3,874 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,780 Population 18/sq mi density
12,710 ft Elevation 3,874 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 4°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Lampa

Lampa

Lampa is a town in Southern Peru. It is the capital of the Lampa Province in the Puno Region. Lampa is situated near the lake Pukaqucha.

People

Population4,780
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation12,710 ft (3,874 m)
Population4,780
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation12,710 ft (3,874 m)
Coordinates-15.3500°, -70.3667°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature38°F (4°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall168.9 inches (429 cm)

About Lampa

Lampa is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 4,780. The city sits at an elevation of 12,710 feet (3,874 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Lampa

Lampa has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Nov (11.4°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 548 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.2°C / 52°F 4.4° / 18° 127.3
Feb 11°C / 52°F 4.2° / 17.7° 107.3
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F 3.8° / 17.8° 85.9
Apr 10°C / 50°F 2° / 18.1° 31.9
May 7.7°C / 46°F -2.6° / 18° 9.4
Jun 5.7°C / 42°F -6.2° / 17.6° 2.9
Jul 5.5°C / 42°F -6° / 17° 0.8
Aug 6.6°C / 44°F -4.4° / 17.7° 7.3
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F -0.1° / 18.6° 13.9
Oct 10°C / 50°F 1.1° / 18.9° 36.9
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 2.7° / 20° 36.5
Dec 11.4°C / 53°F 3.7° / 19° 87.8
Lampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,710 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.3°F
29% below Peru avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,710 ft (3,874 m)
Area269.4 sq mi (697.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-15.3500°N, 70.3667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Peru avg
Snowfall 168.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 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 50 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 74 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 133 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 140 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 44 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 35 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 14 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 117 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 93 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 135 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 129 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 29 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 66 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 100 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 13 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 120 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 145 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 40 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 120 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 149 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 156 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 167 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 168 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 186 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in
August 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Warmest

Lampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Lampa

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 70403 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70405 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70462 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70435 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 71008 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 71010 - - - -
Educacion Fisica Lampa - - - -
Institución Educativa Politecnico Nacional - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Bustamante - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70448 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Gnaldi Coleschi - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70691 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70664 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70422 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70436 - - - -
Institución Educativa Donato Pilco Pizano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70658 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70464 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70404 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70685 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70407 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 70681 - - - -
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Museums in Lampa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal
Museo Parroquial
Museo y Biblioteca Municipal

Libraries in Lampa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
UNAJ0.0
UNAJ0.0

Farmers Markets in Lampa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Campo ferial
Laguna Temporal
Laguna Temporal
Mercado 24 de Octubre
Mercado Ccancollani
Mercado Central Santa Barbara
Mercado Cerro Colorado
Mercado de abastos 24 de Junio
Mercado de Ganado y Animales Menores
Mercado Dominical - Las Mercedes
Mercado La Revolución
Mercado Manco Capac
Mercado Pedro Vilcapaza
Mercado San Camilo
Mercado San José
Mercado San Luis
Mercado Túpac Amaru
Plaza Perú

Hotels in Lampa

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Romero Lampa
Hospedaje Estrella
Hotel Fe en Cristo
Hotel Wasi Andenes

Restaurants in Lampa

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chifa Miski
Doña Estelita
El Tambo

Dentists in Lampa

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kiru

Bus Stations in Lampa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal terrestre Lampa

Banks in Lampa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Lampa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lampa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJULLarge Airport
Ventilla Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lampa

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Americana de Juliaca
Cono Sur
Policlinico Juliaca - Essalud
Santa Adriana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lampa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santiago Apostol

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,892 m (12,770 ft)
Twinned With
Aguascalientes City

🇵🇪 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 Lampa

What is the population of Lampa?

Lampa has a population of 4,780 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 269.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lampa?

Lampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 168.9 inches of snow.

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