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Pólvora, Peru
San Martín Department · Peru
Pólvora is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 776. Elevation: 1,752 ft (534 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 776 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.9076°, -76.6706° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | San Martín Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.5 inches (2,122 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pólvora
Pólvora is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 776. The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet (534 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Area | 582.5 sq mi (1,508.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9076°N, 76.6706°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.7 in |
Pólvora has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (3.8").
Schools in Pólvora
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 731 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 636 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 735 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 722 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 633 | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Pólvora
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pólvora
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pólvora
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juanjui Airport | JJI | Medium Airport |
| Pachiza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmas del Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tocache Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uchiza Airport | UCZ | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pólvora?
Pólvora has a population of 776 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 582.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pólvora?
Pólvora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.5 inches.