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San Marcos, Peru
Ancash · Peru
San Marcos is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,741 ft (2,969 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Marcos
San Marcos, fundada como San Marcos de Gollanapincos, es una ciudad peruana, capital del distrito homónimo ubicada en la provincia de Huari, localizada al sur de la denominada zona de Conchucos en el departamento de Áncash, a unos 80 km de Huaraz, capital de la región y a 400 km de Lima. Cuenta con una población aproximada de 3000 habitantes, ubicada a una altitud media de 2980 m s. n. m. Presenta un clima templado y lluvioso con temperaturas promedio de 21 °C en verano y 15 °C en invierno. Se ubica a pocos kilómetros de la mina Antamina, uno de los yacimientos cupríferos más grandes del mundo.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,741 ft (2,969 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.5249°, -77.1568° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.1 inches (2,391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
About San Marcos
San Marcos is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,741 feet (2,969 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,741 ft (2,969 m) |
| Area | 159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.5249°N, 77.1568°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 | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 44°F in June to 47°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in San Marcos
55+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 86406 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santiago Antunes De Mayolo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86382 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86386 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86385 Teofilo Maguiña Cueva | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86460 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86464 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86404 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86408 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86348 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86854-1 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 86469 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86410 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86465 | — | — | — | — |
| Virgen Niña | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86981 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86470 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86725 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86855 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86462 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86932 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa N° 86282 de Carash | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pachacutec | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86964 | — | — | — | — |
| CETPRO - Chavín de Huántar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86349 República de Honduras | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Carlos Alberto Izaguirre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86795 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio inicial Quercos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Quercos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86383 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86412 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86402 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86414 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86893-1 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86409 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86413 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86468-1 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86361 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86459 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86813 | — | — | — | — |
| Cuna Jardín Magnolias de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Republica De Canada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86461 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86411 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86052 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86936 | — | — | — | — |
| San Marcos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maestra Emilia Barcia Bonifatti | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Monseñor Santiago Marquez Zorrilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pachacutec | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86467 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86380 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Anglo Americano | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Marcos
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in San Marcos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Nacional de Chavín |
Libraries in San Marcos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in San Marcos
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Marcos
27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Marcos
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Marcos
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in San Marcos
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Marcos
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Marcos
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Marcos
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Marcos
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Marcos
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Marcos
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near San Marcos
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chavin (Archaeological Site) | Cultural | 1985 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marcos
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios de Carash | |
| Parroquia de San Marcos | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| San Pedro |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the weather like in San Marcos?
San Marcos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.