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San Miguel de Cauri, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

San Miguel de Cauri is a small city in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 5,326. Elevation: 11,765 ft (3,586 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,326 Population 13/sq mi density
11,765 ft Elevation 3,586 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San Miguel de Cauri

San Miguel de Cauri District is one of seven districts of the Lauricocha Province in Peru.

People

Population5,326
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation11,765 ft (3,586 m)
Population5,326
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation11,765 ft (3,586 m)
Coordinates-10.1382°, -76.6229°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,914 mm)
Annual Snowfall94.3 inches (240 cm)

About San Miguel de Cauri

San Miguel de Cauri is a small city in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 5,326. The city sits at an elevation of 11,765 feet (3,586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 34°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

San Miguel de Cauri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,765 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below Peru avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,765 ft (3,586 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1382°N, 76.6229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above Peru avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 132 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 124 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 105 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 124 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 140 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 146 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 144 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 129 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 93 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 134 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 73 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 138 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 134 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 119 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 147 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 128 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 112 km
Jun 25, 2014 53 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 111 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
February 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in

San Miguel de Cauri has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 34°F in July to 47°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in San Miguel de Cauri

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 33261
Institución Educativa No. 32355
Institución Educativa No. 33154
Institución Educativa No. 32585
Institución Educativa No. 32097
Institución Educativa No. 32382
Institución Educativa No. 33156
Ricardo Salinas Vara
Institución Educativa No. 33423
Institución Educativa No. 32976
Institución Educativa Jose Varallanos
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Farmers Markets in San Miguel de Cauri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in San Miguel de Cauri

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud Jesús
San Miguel de Cauri

Banks in San Miguel de Cauri

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Airports Near San Miguel de Cauri

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Ricrán AirportSmall Airport
Vicco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,486 m (11,438 ft)

🇵🇪 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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Frequently Asked Questions About San Miguel de Cauri

What is the population of San Miguel de Cauri?

San Miguel de Cauri has a population of 5,326 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 398.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de Cauri?

San Miguel de Cauri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 34°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches, with 94.3 inches of snow.

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