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San Nicolás, Peru
Ancash · Peru
San Nicolás is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 792. Elevation: 9,429 ft (2,874 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 792 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,429 ft (2,874 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.9758°, -77.1893° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.1 inches (1,323 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About San Nicolás
San Nicolás is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 792. The city sits at an elevation of 9,429 feet (2,874 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,429 ft (2,874 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9758°N, 77.1893°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 | 61 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in San Nicolás
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 86910 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86864 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 87001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84162 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84265 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84273 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84164 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 84156 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84280 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84163 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84256 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86960 Yanamayo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84157 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santiago Antunez De Mayolo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84130 San Nicolas De Tolentino | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86959 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84154 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84133 San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Nicolás
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Chacas |
Farmers Markets in San Nicolás
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Clinics in San Nicolás
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Nicolás
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmas del Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay 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 population of San Nicolás?
San Nicolás has a population of 792 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Nicolás?
San Nicolás has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.