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Quinua, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Quinua is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,781 ft (3,286 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,781 ft Elevation 3,286 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Quinua

Quinua

Quinua is a small town in Quinua District in the province of Huamanga, in Peru's central highland department of Ayacucho, 37 km (23 mi) from the city of Huamanga (Ayacucho), at an altitude of 3,300 meters (10,830 ft), which today serves as the administrative capital of the district of the same name. It is noted as the site of the 1824 Battle of Ayacucho.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation10,781 ft (3,286 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,781 ft (3,286 m)
Coordinates-13.0492°, -74.1386°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About Quinua

Quinua is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,781 feet (3,286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Quinua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,781 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,781 ft (3,286 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0492°N, 74.1386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Peru avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 100 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 121 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 98 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 113 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 132 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 100 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 147 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 52 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 137 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 30 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 36 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 102 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 129 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 44 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 125 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 92 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 115 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 70 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in
February 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
March 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
December 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in

Quinua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Quinua

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38041
Institución Educativa Libertad De America
Institución Educativa 38037 Libertad De America
Institución Educativa No. 38079
Institución Educativa 38042 Nuestra Señora Del Carmen
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Museums in Quinua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay
La Batalla de Ayacucho
Museo Andrés A. Cáceres
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue
Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay
Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP
Museo de las Abejas
Museo de sitio Wari
Museo textil

Libraries in Quinua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best0.0
Inversiones Continental0.0
Libreria Bazar Estudio0.0
Mercantil Ayacucho0.0

Farmers Markets in Quinua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de abril
Gamarra Lima
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Central Huanta
Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco
Mercado Jesus Nazareno
Mercado Magdalena
Mercado Mayorista Las Américas
Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres
Mercado Nery García Zárate
Mercado San José
Mercado Señor de Arequipa
Plaza Market

Restaurants in Quinua

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante LIMACO

Clinics in Quinua

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quinua

Gas Stations in Quinua

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #4103885736

Stadiums & Teams in Quinua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Quinua

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,300 m (10,827 ft)
Postal Code
05161

🇵🇪 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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What is the weather like in Quinua?

Quinua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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