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Lircay, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Lircay is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 11,516 ft (3,510 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,516 ft Elevation 3,510 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Lircay

Lircay

Lircay is a town in Central Peru, capital of the province Angaraes in the region Huancavelica. It is located at an altitude of 3,278 m.
The town had a population according to the 2007 census of 6,563 people. Most of the people of the town belong to the native American race.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation11,516 ft (3,510 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation11,516 ft (3,510 m)
Coordinates-13.0000°, -74.7167°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)

About Lircay

Lircay is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 11,516 feet (3,510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Lircay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 45°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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,516 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,516 ft (3,510 m)
Area198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0000°N, 74.7167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Peru avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 111 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 101 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 72 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 149 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 115 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 103 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 77 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 30 km
Aug 16, 2007 15 km NE of Humay, Peru M5.2 135 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 95 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 71 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 125 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 30 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 40 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 68 km
Aug 20, 2017 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru M5.1 135 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 95 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 148 km
Feb 27, 2001 27 km W of Tibillo, Peru M5.0 142 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Wettest
March 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
August 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in

Lircay has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Lircay

37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 36243
Institución Educativa Comenius
Lircay
Institución Educativa No. 36231
Institución Educativa No. 36240
Institución Educativa No. 36238
Institución Educativa No. 36785
Institución Educativa No. 36230
Institución Educativa No. 36441
Institución Educativa No. 36507
Institución Educativa Federico Villarreal
Institución Educativa No. 36236
Institución Educativa No. 36241
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa No. 36423
Institución Educativa No. 36247
Institución Educativa No. 36215
Institución Educativa No. 36333
Institución Educativa No. 36468
Institución Educativa Las Americas
Institución Educativa No. 36362
Institución Educativa No. 36467
Institución Educativa No. 36422
Institución Educativa No. 36811
Institución Educativa No. 36457
Institución Educativa No. 36237
Institución Educativa No. 36487
Institución Educativa No. 36235
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru
Institución Educativa No. 35005
Institución Educativa 37002 Ricardo Fernandez
Institución Educativa No. 36459
Institución Educativa Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen
Deperu Master
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 36214
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Radio Stations near Lircay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Lircay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Qatun Tambo Anqara

Hotels in Lircay

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meche

Restaurants in Lircay

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chifa Imperio
Chifa Rokot's Lircay
Pollos y Parrillas Gondolas

Cafes in Lircay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jugueria Yhomara

Bus Stations in Lircay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Lircay

Gas Stations in Lircay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroperu

Stadiums & Teams in Lircay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lircay

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,278 m (10,755 ft)
Postal Code
09406

🇵🇪 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 Lircay?

Lircay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

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