Santa Teresa, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Santa Teresa is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,872 ft (1,485 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Teresa
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft). It is situated in the Machupicchu District of Urubamba Province about 80 kilometers northwest of Cusco, above the Sacred Valley and along the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon with a subtropical mountain climate.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.1322°, -72.5906° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 131.8 inches (3,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2 inches (3 cm) |
About Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet (1,485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1322°N, 72.5906°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in |
Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.8").
Schools in Santa Teresa
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 50273 Virgen del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alto Salkantay | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50985 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 51073 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50924 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50311 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 50315 Santa Rosa De Lima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50768 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Uriel Garcia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50314 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50256 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50312 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Teresa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Amo la Música | rock clásico | MP3 |
Museums in Santa Teresa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Manuel Chávez Ballon |
Libraries in Santa Teresa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de huyro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institución educativa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pedro Quijada Berrocal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Teresa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Idma Esmeralda | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Huyro | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Teresa |
Hotels in Santa Teresa
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Teresa
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Teresa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Teresa
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Teresa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Teresa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Teresa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Kiteni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the weather like in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.8 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.
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