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Paucarcolla, Peru
Puno · Peru
Paucarcolla is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 616. Elevation: 12,608 ft (3,843 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 616 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,608 ft (3,843 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.7450°, -70.0560° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.7 inches (25 cm) |
About Paucarcolla
Paucarcolla is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 616. The city sits at an elevation of 12,608 feet (3,843 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Paucarcolla
Paucarcolla has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Nov (11.4°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 548 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,608 ft (3,843 m) |
| Area | 198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7450°N, 70.0560°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 128 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 146 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 161 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Paucarcolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Paucarcolla
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70053 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70022 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70006 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70061 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70645 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Túpac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Paucarcolla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca & Customs Museum | ||||
| Museo Carlos Dreyer | ||||
| Museo Marina de Guerra | ||||
| Museo Wawamarka | ||||
| Yavari |
Libraries in Paucarcolla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central Universidad nacional del Altiplano | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de documentación Puno | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paucarcolla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación de Comerciantes San Francisco de Asis | |||||
| Food Booths | |||||
| Mercado BellaVista | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Cerro Colorado | |||||
| Mercado de abastos 24 de Junio | |||||
| Mercado de Ganado y Animales Menores | |||||
| Mercado Huata | |||||
| Mercado Laykakota | |||||
| Mercado Los Triunfadores | |||||
| Mercado Niño San Salvador de Alto Puno | |||||
| Mercado Progreso | |||||
| Mercado ropa usada deportiva | |||||
| Mercado ropa usada empieza | |||||
| mercado ropa usada. empieza. viernes? | |||||
| Mercado Unión y Dignidad | |||||
| Mercado Yanacancha | |||||
| Parador turístico artesanal | |||||
| Vírgen de Natividad de Platería |
Train Stations in Paucarcolla
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Paucarcolla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paucarcolla
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| Ventilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Paucarcolla
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Americana de Juliaca | ||
| Cono Sur | ||
| Policlinico Juliaca - Essalud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paucarcolla
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Martin | |
| Templo de San Martín de la Inmaculada Concepción |
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What is the population of Paucarcolla?
Paucarcolla has a population of 616 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 198.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paucarcolla?
Paucarcolla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.