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Pichari, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Pichari is a small city in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 10,655. Elevation: 2,444 ft (745 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

10,655 Population 29/sq mi density
2,444 ft Elevation 745 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
92.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pichari

Pichari

Pichari is a town in central Peru, capital of the Pichari District, La Convención Province, Cusco Region. It is situated on the east side of the Apurímac River, only about 3 km from the town of Sivia, capital of the Sivia District in Huanta Province, Ayacucho Region, on the other side of the river.

People

Population10,655
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain92.4 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Population10,655
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Coordinates-12.5000°, -73.8167°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation92.4 inches (2,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pichari

Pichari is a small city in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 10,655. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet (745 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Pichari

Pichari has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Oct (18.2°C), the coldest is Jun (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 650 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.7°C / 62°F 11.6° / 24.8° 108.0
Feb 16.3°C / 61°F 11.9° / 23.2° 137.9
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 11.3° / 23.5° 104.9
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 10.7° / 23.8° 40.6
May 16.6°C / 62°F 9.5° / 24.6° 17.7
Jun 16.3°C / 61°F 8.9° / 24.9° 11.7
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 9.2° / 25.5° 5.0
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 8.2° / 26.2° 1.8
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 11.2° / 26.9° 16.8
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 11.2° / 27.8° 25.0
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 11.3° / 26.9° 64.9
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 11.5° / 24.6° 115.6
Pichari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Peru avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Area363.1 sq mi (940.5 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5000°N, 73.8167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.4"
143% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 136 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 65 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 94 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 116 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 41 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 97 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 122 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 28 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 83 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 120 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 120 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 91 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 142 km
Feb 26, 2006 4 km NNW of Izcuchaca, Peru M4.8 130 km
Sep 13, 2024 28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru M4.8 147 km
Aug 7, 1993 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 102 km
Mar 21, 2019 8 km E of Huancavelica, Peru M4.8 121 km
Aug 11, 2022 24 km SE of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.8 133 km
Oct 11, 2011 56 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.7 150 km
Mar 3, 1990 79 km SE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in

Pichari has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Pichari

Institution Type Founded Website
CITE Agroindustrial Vraem College
colegio pequegenios College
Escuela Profesional Ing. Agroforestal UNSCH University

Schools in Pichari

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Maria Montessori
Institución Educativa Omaya
Institución Educativa No. 38632
Institución Educativa 501345 Catarata
Institución Educativa No. 501345
Institución Educativa No. 38824
Institución Educativa Pedro Paulet
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru Ii
Institución Educativa La Verdad
Institución Educativa Parque Industrial
Instituto De Ciencias Financieras Y Empresariales - Icifem
Institución Educativa 38820-b
Institución Educativa Albert Einstein
Institución Educativa 38990-a Maravilla
Institución Educativa La Victoria
Institución Educativa 38990-a
Institución Educativa No. 38829
Institución Educativa 38990-b
Institución Educativa No. 38776
Institución Educativa Monkirenshi
Institución Educativa Iegecom Maruntuari
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Farmers Markets in Pichari

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo de Kimbiri
Mercado Modelo de Pichari
Mercado San Francisco

Hotels in Pichari

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Selva
shanda

Restaurants in Pichari

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cevicheria y marisqueria La Gran Choza

Cafes in Pichari

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aragua

Clinics in Pichari

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pichari

Bus Stations in Pichari

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre Central de Pichari

Airports Near Pichari

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
Quempiri AirfieldSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
596 m (1,955 ft)
Postal Code
08851

🇵🇪 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 Pichari

What is the population of Pichari?

Pichari has a population of 10,655 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 363.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pichari?

Pichari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.4 inches.

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