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Puños, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Puños is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 1,185. Elevation: 12,021 ft (3,664 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,185 Population 27/sq mi density
12,021 ft Elevation 3,664 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
94.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Puños

Puños District is one of eleven districts of the province Huamalíes in Peru.

People

Population1,185
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain94.1 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation12,021 ft (3,664 m)
Population1,185
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation12,021 ft (3,664 m)
Coordinates-9.4974°, -76.8847°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation94.1 inches (2,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)

About Puños

Puños is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 1,185. The city sits at an elevation of 12,021 feet (3,664 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Puños experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,021 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below Peru avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,021 ft (3,664 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates-9.4974°N, 76.8847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above Peru avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 22, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 120 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 124 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 128 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 147 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 98 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 126 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 146 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 103 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 124 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 129 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 90 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 82 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 116 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 147 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 91 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 113 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 101 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 129 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 2, 2017 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in

Puños has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 45°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Puños

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 32466 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32474 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32475 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 33359 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32467 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32414 - - - -
Institución Educativa Maglorio R. Padilla Caqui - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 33332 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32471 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32468 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 33116 - - - -
Institución Educativa 32472 Colegio Nacional - - - -
Institución Educativa Colegio Nacional - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32869 - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Puños

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Puños

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puños

Stadiums & Teams in Puños

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Airports Near Puños

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,489 m (11,447 ft)
Postal Code
10641

🇵🇪 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 Puños

What is the population of Puños?

Puños has a population of 1,185 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 43.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puños?

Puños has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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