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Paruro, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Paruro is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,210 ft (3,112 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

10,210 ft Elevation 3,112 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paruro

Paruro is a town in Southern Peru, capital of the province Paruro in the region Cusco.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation10,210 ft (3,112 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,210 ft (3,112 m)
Coordinates-13.7633°, -71.8494°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,473 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.5 inches (49 cm)

About Paruro

Paruro is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,210 feet (3,112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Paruro

Paruro 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.6° 158.8
Feb 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.4° 133.3
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.9° 106.1
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 6.3° / 20.3° 35.7
May 12.1°C / 54°F 3.5° / 20.7° 6.5
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 1.8° / 20.5° 3.0
Jul 10.7°C / 51°F 1.3° / 20.1° 4.7
Aug 11.9°C / 53°F 2.6° / 21.2° 6.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.1° / 21.3° 17.4
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 6.9° / 21.4° 50.4
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 7.7° / 21.9° 78.0
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.3° 127.2
Paruro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,210 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,210 ft (3,112 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7633°N, 71.8494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above Peru avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 82 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 104 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 149 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 105 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 45 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 107 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 149 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 98 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 91 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 124 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 108 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 123 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 132 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 106 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 96 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 142 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 141 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 141 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 72 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 71 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 0.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Paruro has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Paruro

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 50376
Institución Educativa No. 50346
Institución Educativa No. 50087
Institución Educativa No. 501263
Institución Educativa No. 50374
Institución Educativa No. 50345
Institución Educativa No. 50344
Institución Educativa No. 50343
Institución Educativa Hermanos Ayar
50344
Colegio 50376
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Radio Stations near Paruro

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 Paruro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 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
Museum of Precolumbian Art
Museum of Religious Art
Natural History Museum

Libraries in Paruro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica0.0
Ludic Wasi games0.0

Farmers Markets in Paruro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 Frutas
Mercado de Huancaro
Mercado de Paruro
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 Tankarniyoc
Mercado Vinocanchón
Mercado Wanchaq
Mercado zonal de Zarzuela
San Pedro Market
Tito
Tito

Clinics in Paruro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paruro

Banks in Paruro

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Cusco
Credinka

Breweries in Paruro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Allpa
Cerveza Allpa
El Conejo Bar
El Conejo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Paruro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paruro

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Paruro

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitación de menores

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,051 m (10,010 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Paruro?

Paruro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

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