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Phara, Peru
Puno · Peru
Phara is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 1,306. Elevation: 9,114 ft (2,778 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Phara
Phara District is one of ten districts of the province Sandia in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,306 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,114 ft (2,778 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.1522°, -69.6652° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.3 inches (2,675 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Phara
Phara is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 1,306. The city sits at an elevation of 9,114 feet (2,778 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,114 ft (2,778 m) |
| Area | 556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1522°N, 69.6652°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in |
Phara has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 29°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Phara
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 72902 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Phara | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 72442 Glorioso San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 72436 Jose Antonio Encinas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72439 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72900 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Chejani | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72469 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72444 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Phara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgen de la Candelaria |
Clinics in Phara
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Phara
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Phara
What is the population of Phara?
Phara has a population of 1,306 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 556.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Phara?
Phara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.3 inches.