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Quiches, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Quiches is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 627. Elevation: 8,743 ft (2,665 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 627 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,743 ft (2,665 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.3951°, -77.4908° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,403 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (1 cm) |
About Quiches
Quiches is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 627. The city sits at an elevation of 8,743 feet (2,665 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,743 ft (2,665 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.3951°N, 77.4908°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in |
Quiches has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Quiches
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Maestro | College | — | — |
| Colegio Asteria Castro | College | — | — |
| Colegio Inicial #127 | College | — | — |
Schools in Quiches
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 84237 Micaela Bastidas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84237 Micaela Bastidas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84235 Cap. Jose Abelardo Quiñones | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84258 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84320 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84182 Jorge Esdras Quiñones Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84184 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen De La Natividad | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quiches
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Exitosa | news, noticias | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio La Inolvidable | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Mágica 88.3 FM | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Urbana (Caraz - Ancash Peru) | noticias, reggaeton | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Clinics in Quiches
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quiches
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quiches
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Quiches?
Quiches has a population of 627 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 141.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quiches?
Quiches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.