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Nueva Luz, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Nueva Luz is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 689. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

689 Population 0/sq mi density
1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population689
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Population689
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Coordinates-11.4682°, -73.0316°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nueva Luz

Nueva Luz is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Nueva Luz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area4,033.5 sq mi (10,446.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-11.4682°N, 73.0316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.53"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 31, 2025.

Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 122 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 126 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 119 km
Jan 29, 1994 75 km NE of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 70 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 88 km
Mar 7, 1997 39 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.1 109 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 61 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 76 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 138 km
Apr 7, 1998 6 km NE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.9 140 km
Mar 31, 1994 114 km ENE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.9 103 km
Aug 12, 2010 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru M4.9 97 km
Aug 26, 2016 87 km ENE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 106 km
May 4, 2004 74 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 76 km
Aug 7, 1993 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 112 km
Apr 25, 2011 central Peru M4.8 109 km
Nov 23, 2009 87 km N of Pangoa, Peru M4.8 16 km
Sep 24, 1990 111 km ENE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 105 km
Nov 21, 1996 54 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.7 97 km
Mar 3, 1990 79 km SE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
November 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in

Nueva Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and June the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Nueva Luz

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Carlos Sebastian Perez
Institución Educativa No. 64451
Institución Educativa No. 64449
Yayantsi
Institución Educativa Fidel Pereyra
Institución Educativa No. 50727
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Clinics in Nueva Luz

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nueva Luz

Airports Near Nueva Luz

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Teniente General Gerardo Pérez Pinedo AirportAYXMedium Airport
Las Malvinas/Echarate AirportVVNSmall Airport
Nuevo Mundo AirportSmall Airport
Sepahua 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 Nueva Luz

What is the population of Nueva Luz?

Nueva Luz has a population of 689 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,033.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nueva Luz?

Nueva Luz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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