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Pusi, Peru

Puno · Peru

Pusi is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 828. Elevation: 12,589 ft (3,837 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

828 Population 4/sq mi density
12,589 ft Elevation 3,837 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population828
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Population828
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Coordinates-15.4417°, -69.9293°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (881 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches (25 cm)

About Pusi

Pusi is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 828. The city sits at an elevation of 12,589 feet (3,837 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Pusi

Pusi has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Nov (11.4°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 548 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.2°C / 52°F 4.4° / 18° 127.3
Feb 11°C / 52°F 4.2° / 17.7° 107.3
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F 3.8° / 17.8° 85.9
Apr 10°C / 50°F 2° / 18.1° 31.9
May 7.7°C / 46°F -2.6° / 18° 9.4
Jun 5.7°C / 42°F -6.2° / 17.6° 2.9
Jul 5.5°C / 42°F -6° / 17° 0.8
Aug 6.6°C / 44°F -4.4° / 17.7° 7.3
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F -0.1° / 18.6° 13.9
Oct 10°C / 50°F 1.1° / 18.9° 36.9
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 2.7° / 20° 36.5
Dec 11.4°C / 53°F 3.7° / 19° 87.8
Pusi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,589 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Peru avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Area215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4417°N, 69.9293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Peru avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 71 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 85 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 144 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 91 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 71 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 45 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 130 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 69 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 83 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 97 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 49 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 60 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 120 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 75 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 146 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 60 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 142 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 46 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 69 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 163 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 182 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 190 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 0.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in

Pusi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pusi

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 70644
Colegio 72303 Carlos Oquendo de Amat
Colegio 72257
Colegio Muni
Colegio 72531
Colegio 72260
Institución Educativa No. 70705
Institución Educativa Jose Olaya Balandra
Institución Educativa No. 70027
Institución Educativa No. 70069
Institución Educativa 72303 Carlos Oquendo De Amat
Institución Educativa No. 72304
Institución Educativa No. 70655
Institución Educativa No. 72257
Institución Educativa No. 72269
Institución Educativa Pusi
Institución Educativa 72346 Santisima Virgen Del Carmen
Institución Educativa Muni
Institución Educativa No. 70642
Institución Educativa No. 72260
Institución Educativa No. 72318
Institución Educativa No. 72531
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Museums in Pusi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Pusi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0
UNAJ0.0
UNAJ0.0

Farmers Markets in Pusi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Campo ferial
Laguna Temporal
Laguna Temporal
Mercado 24 de Octubre
Mercado Ccancollani
Mercado Central
Mercado Central Santa Barbara
Mercado Cerro Colorado
Mercado de abastos 24 de Junio
Mercado de Ganado y Animales Menores
Mercado de Huancané
Mercado Dominical - Las Mercedes
Mercado Huata
Mercado Internacional
Mercado La Revolución
Mercado Los Triunfadores
Mercado Manco Capac
Mercado Pedro Vilcapaza
Mercado San Camilo
Mercado San José
Mercado San Luis
Mercado Túpac Amaru
Plaza Perú
Plaza Tambopata

Hotels in Pusi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Angeles

Restaurants in Pusi

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hi Almuerzo

Clinics in Pusi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pusi

Stadiums & Teams in Pusi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pusi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJULLarge Airport
Ulla Ulla AirportSmall Airport
Ventilla AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pusi

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Americana de Juliaca
Cono Sur
Guadalupe
Policlinico Juliaca - Essalud
Santa Adriana

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Pusi

What is the population of Pusi?

Pusi has a population of 828 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 215.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pusi?

Pusi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

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