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San Marcos, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
San Marcos is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,526 ft (2,294 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Marcos
San Marcos is a town in Northern Peru, capital of San Marcos province in the region of Cajamarca.
San Marcos has volleyball facilities located at Doña Fide's.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,526 ft (2,294 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.3333°, -78.1833° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Marcos
San Marcos is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,526 feet (2,294 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,526 ft (2,294 m) |
| Area | 80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.3333°N, 78.1833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in |
San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in San Marcos
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 82240 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82332 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82930 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Yahuarmarca Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom Alcaparrosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82239 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821258 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82089 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82088 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82081 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82952 Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Marcos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 24 De Junio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82250 Edelmira | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821197 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82053 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821489 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821034 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Marcos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alberto Bueno Tirado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Marcos Apostol | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821075 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 83007 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Marcos
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo TV | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Farmers Markets in San Marcos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado municipal |
Hotels in San Marcos
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Marcos
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Marcos
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Marcos
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Marcos
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Marcos
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Marcos
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco 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 weather like in San Marcos?
San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.