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Puno, Peru
Ica · Peru
Puno is a small town in Ica, Peru with a population of 637. Elevation: 1,296 ft (395 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puno
Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the eponymous Puno Province and Puno Region; in 2017, it had a population of 135,288. The city was established in 1668 by viceroy Pedro Antonio Fernández de Castro as capital of the province of Paucarcolla with the name San Juan Bautista de Puno. The name was later changed to San Carlos de Puno, in honor of king Charles II of Spain. Puno has several churches dating back from the colonial period; they were built to service the Spanish population and evangelize the Quechua people.
People
Climate
| Population | 637 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.1455°, -75.7077° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ica |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.8 inches (172 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puno
Puno is a small town in Peru (Ica) with a population of 637. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet (395 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1455°N, 75.7077°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 128 km |
| 1942 | S. PERU | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.0 m | 30 | 100 km |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 94 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Puno has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in Puno
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 22670 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Puno
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Científico Javier Cabrera | ||||
| Museo Científico Javier Cabrera | ||||
| Museo de Luren | ||||
| Museo de Luren | ||||
| Museo Regional de Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins | ||||
| Museo Regional de Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins |
Libraries in Puno
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Abraham Valdelomar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Don Jose de San Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica El Pipo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puno
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Lambayeque | |||||
| Centro Comercial Mayorista / Plaza Rio Ica | |||||
| Hong Kong Market | |||||
| Hong Kong Market | |||||
| Mercado 9 de Diciembre | |||||
| Mercado Arenales | |||||
| Mercado del Río | |||||
| Mercado La Palma | |||||
| Mercado La Unión | |||||
| Mercado Los Hermanos | |||||
| Mercado Mi Perú | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Niño de Ayavi | |||||
| Mercado Niño de Ayavi | |||||
| Mercado Niño Jesús de Ayavi | |||||
| Mercado Nueva Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado San Martín | |||||
| Mercado Santo Domingo | |||||
| Mercado Tinguiña Alto | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de las Nieves | |||||
| Pedro Carlos Ramos Loayza |
Clinics in Puno
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Puno
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Iqueña |
Stadiums & Teams in Puno
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio José Picasso Peratta | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Los Aquijes | ||
| Estadio Municipal Fernando Cevasco Villagarcía | ||
| Hector Chumpitaz G. | ||
| Luis M. Sanchez Cerro | ||
| Modesto Leon Piedra | ||
| Pedro Tipacti Rios |
Airports Near Puno
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | PIO | Large Airport |
| Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | NZC | Medium Airport |
| Las Dunas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Regis Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Puno
35 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| C.S. Los Aquijes | ||
| C.S. Pachacutec | ||
| C.S. Pueblo Nuevo | ||
| C.S. Tate | ||
| Centro Médico Universitario | ||
| Clinica Aguirre | ||
| Clinica Munive | ||
| Clinica Odontologica | ||
| Clínica Señor de Lauren | ||
| Clínica Tataje | ||
| Consultorio Obstetrico | ||
| Dr. Luis Quito | ||
| Ecografias | ||
| Epidemiología Red Ica | ||
| Holosalud | ||
| La Clinica de Ica | ||
| Las Condes | ||
| Macacona | ||
| Optima Visión | ||
| P.S. Callejon de los Espinos | ||
| P.S. Cerro Prieto | ||
| P.S. El Arenal | ||
| P.S. Los Calderones | ||
| P.S. Lujaraja | ||
| P.S. Pariña Chico | ||
| P.S. Pariña Grande | ||
| P.S. Puno | ||
| Policlínico Conde de Nieva PADOMI | ||
| Policlinico El Galenode Ica | ||
| Policlinico Resomass | ||
| Policlinico Sant Lucia | ||
| Puesto de Salud Santa Bárbara | ||
| San Juan Bautista | ||
| San Martín | ||
| Virgen del rosario |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Puno
What is the population of Puno?
Puno has a population of 637 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puno?
Puno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches.