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Quinuabamba, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Quinuabamba is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 224. Elevation: 8,622 ft (2,628 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 224 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,622 ft (2,628 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.6971°, -77.3985° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,403 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (1 cm) |
About Quinuabamba
Quinuabamba is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 224. The city sits at an elevation of 8,622 feet (2,628 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,622 ft (2,628 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6971°N, 77.3985°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 | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Quinuabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 38°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Quinuabamba
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 84016 - Leoncio Asuncion Roca Ponte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84033 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84246 Oscar Alfredo Sotomayor Escudero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 89543 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 84034 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84218 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84317 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84281 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Horacio Gonzales Escudero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84036 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84035 | — | — | — | — |
| Piscos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84297 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84042 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84042 Lizbeth Veronica Sanchez Gamarra | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84018 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84253 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 84023 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84023 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84291 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84038 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84298 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quinuabamba
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 |
Farmers Markets in Quinuabamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Convento | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near Quinuabamba
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Quinuabamba?
Quinuabamba has a population of 224 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 141.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quinuabamba?
Quinuabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.