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Quilcapuncu, Peru
Puno · Peru
Quilcapuncu is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 2,280. Elevation: 12,831 ft (3,911 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,280 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,831 ft (3,911 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.8930°, -69.7302° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.1 inches (1,019 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 132.8 inches (337 cm) |
About Quilcapuncu
Quilcapuncu is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 2,280. The city sits at an elevation of 12,831 feet (3,911 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,831 ft (3,911 m) |
| Area | 556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.8930°N, 69.7302°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in |
Quilcapuncu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 42°F in June to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Quilcapuncu
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 73029 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 72751 San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72297 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72337 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Industrial De Quilcapunco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72142 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 72273 San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Janansaya | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72560 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72341 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70647 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72154 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70646 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72155 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72141 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72159 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 72776 Belen | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Quilcapuncu
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Quilcapuncu
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Quilcapuncu
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quilcapuncu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quilcapuncu
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quilcapuncu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quilcapuncu
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulla Ulla 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 Quilcapuncu?
Quilcapuncu has a population of 2,280 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 556.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quilcapuncu?
Quilcapuncu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 132.8 inches of snow.