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Quinches, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Quinches is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 809. Elevation: 9,701 ft (2,957 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Quinches
El pueblo de Quinches de 515 viviendas y 809 habitantes, a 2963 m s. n. m. es la capital del Distrito de Quinches, Provincia de Yauyos en el Departamento de Lima y perteneciente a la Región Lima, Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 809 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,701 ft (2,957 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.3074°, -76.1432° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,477 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 50.9 inches (129 cm) |
About Quinches
Quinches is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 809. The city sits at an elevation of 9,701 feet (2,957 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,701 ft (2,957 m) |
| Area | 94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3074°N, 76.1432°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 138 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 120 km |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 130 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 110 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 99 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Quinches has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 38°F in August to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Quinches
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Julio Jimenez Porras | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Apostol Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20730 Juan De La Mata Michuy R. | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20773 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Quinches
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Yauyos |
Stadiums & Teams in Quinches
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quinches
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Alas del Mar | — | Small Airport |
| Las Plumas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lib Mandi Metropolitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bartolo 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 Quinches?
Quinches has a population of 809 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 94.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quinches?
Quinches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches, with 50.9 inches of snow.