Quiñota, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Quiñota is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 875. Elevation: 11,795 ft (3,595 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 875 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,795 ft (3,595 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.3115°, -72.1390° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 56.4 inches (143 cm) |
About Quiñota
Quiñota is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 875. The city sits at an elevation of 11,795 feet (3,595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,795 ft (3,595 m) |
| Area | 995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3115°S, 72.1390°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 86 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 125 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 167 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
Quiñota has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in July to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Quiñota
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50677 Virgen De Las Nieves | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50680 Hapupampa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Anexo-56272 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 501099 Huicsupillo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56274 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tres Esquinas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50683 Huilluca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 501193 Hapuro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 56272 Milagroso Señor De Huanca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56273 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Quiñota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catedral De Santo Tomas |
Hotels in Quiñota
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quiñota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quiñota
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huanacopampa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yauri 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 Quiñota?
Quiñota has a population of 875 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 995.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quiñota?
Quiñota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.1 inches, with 56.4 inches of snow.
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