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Ocros, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Ocros is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 592. Elevation: 10,289 ft (3,136 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

592 Population 53/sq mi density
10,289 ft Elevation 3,136 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
52.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population592
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation10,289 ft (3,136 m)
Population592
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation10,289 ft (3,136 m)
Coordinates-13.3910°, -73.9154°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation52.7 inches (1,339 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)

About Ocros

Ocros is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 592. The city sits at an elevation of 10,289 feet (3,136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ocros has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,289 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,289 ft (3,136 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates-13.3910°N, 73.9154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 1, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 139 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 76 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 80 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 143 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 92 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 91 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 138 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 74 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 141 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 92 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 67 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 123 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 67 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 85 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 108 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 114 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 73 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 145 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 145 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in
February 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in

Ocros has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ocros

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38064
Institución Educativa No. 38707
Institución Educativa No. 38024
Institución Educativa Andrés Avelino Cáceres
Institución Educativa No. 38539
Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa 38028 Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa 38026 Santa Isabel
Institución Educativa Santa Isabel
Institución Educativa No. 38065
Institución Educativa No. 38639
Institución Educativa Moises Dipaz Ruiz
Institución Educativa No. 38025
Institución Educativa No. 38063
Institución Educativa Antonia Moreno De Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 38984
Institución Educativa Hermes Anyosa Salvatierra
Institución Educativa No. 38027
Institución Educativa No. 38675
Institución Educativa No. 38070
Institución Educativa 38580 - Quwisa
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Museums in Ocros

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Uripa

Libraries in Ocros

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Parroquial Virgen de la Merced0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocros

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos

Restaurants in Ocros

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nuevo Amacener "INO"

Clinics in Ocros

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Salud de Ocros

Gas Stations in Ocros

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #3151849303

Stadiums & Teams in Ocros

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ocros

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocros

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Ocros

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 Ocros

What is the population of Ocros?

Ocros has a population of 592 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocros?

Ocros has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

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