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Lucre, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Lucre is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 2,612. Elevation: 10,184 ft (3,104 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lucre
Lucre es una localidad peruana capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Quispicanchi en el departamento del Cuzco.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,612 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,184 ft (3,104 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.6356°, -71.7375° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.4 inches (1,510 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 53.3 inches (135 cm) |
About Lucre
Lucre is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 2,612. The city sits at an elevation of 10,184 feet (3,104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Lucre
Lucre has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,184 ft (3,104 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6356°N, 71.7375°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in |
Lucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 42°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Lucre
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 50968 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50513 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50514 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50482 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 27 de Noviembre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria de Yanamanchi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50480 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lucre
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lucre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Pisac | ||||
| Museo de Santa Catalina | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Qorikancha | ||||
| Museo del Convento de la Merced | ||||
| Museo del Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo El Quijote | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Maximo Laura | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo Quechua | ||||
| Museo Viviente del Ande | ||||
| Museum of Precolumbian Art | ||||
| Museum of Religious Art | ||||
| Natural History Museum |
Libraries in Lucre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lucre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Centro Artesanal de Cuzco | |||||
| Centro Comercial América | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Molino I | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| La Cachina Imperial | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado de Huancaro | |||||
| Mercado de Paruro | |||||
| Mercado de Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Productores de Ccatcca | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado San Salvador | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Vinocanchón | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito |
Hotels in Lucre
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lucre
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lucre
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lucre
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lucre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Lucre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lucre
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Lucre
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lucre
What is the population of Lucre?
Lucre has a population of 2,612 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 64.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lucre?
Lucre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches, with 53.3 inches of snow.