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Monterrico, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Monterrico is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 551. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

551 Population 3/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
69.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population551
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain69.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population551
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates-12.8248°, -73.5920°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation69.7 inches (1,771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monterrico

Monterrico is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 551. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 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 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Monterrico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area188.9 sq mi (489.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8248°N, 73.5920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 148 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 150 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 107 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 137 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 142 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 116 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 48 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 140 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 99 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 109 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 114 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 145 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 33 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 95 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 87 km
Aug 11, 2022 24 km SE of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.8 138 km
Sep 13, 2024 28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 7, 1993 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 143 km
Mar 21, 2019 8 km E of Huancavelica, Peru M4.8 141 km
Aug 12, 2024 60 km ESE of Andamarca, Peru M4.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.1 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
November 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in

Monterrico has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Monterrico

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 501384
Institución Educativa No. 38702
Institución Educativa No. 38894
Institución Educativa No. 38749
Institución Educativa Dos De Mayo De Sanabamba
Institución Educativa No. 38819
Institución Educativa No. 38614
Institución Educativa Santa Maria Magdalena
Institución Educativa No. 38895
Institución Educativa No. 38726
Institución Educativa No. 38920
Institución Educativa San Jose
Institución Educativa San Jose
Institución Educativa No. 38750
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Farmers Markets in Monterrico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo de Kimbiri
Mercado San Francisco

Restaurants in Monterrico

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Jas

Clinics in Monterrico

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lobo Tahuantinsuyo

Gas Stations in Monterrico

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicios Delgado

Airports Near Monterrico

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Kiteni AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Monterrico

What is the population of Monterrico?

Monterrico has a population of 551 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monterrico?

Monterrico 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 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.

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