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Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan, Peru
Junin · Peru
Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 647. Elevation: 14,019 ft (4,273 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 647 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 14,019 ft (4,273 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.2042°, -76.2856° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.3 inches (1,456 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 300.3 inches (763 cm) |
About Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan
Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 14,019 feet (4,273 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 57.3 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 (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,019 ft (4,273 m) |
| Area | 420.4 sq mi (1,088.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.2042°N, 76.2856°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 28 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 133 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 125 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 118 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 4 De Diciembre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31153 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31165 | — | — | — | — |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco 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 Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan?
Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan has a population of 647 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 420.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan?
Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan 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 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches, with 300.3 inches of snow.