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Saysa, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Saysa is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 446. Elevation: 10,023 ft (3,055 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

446 Population 1/sq mi density
10,023 ft Elevation 3,055 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
9.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population446
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain9.6 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation10,023 ft (3,055 m)
Population446
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,023 ft (3,055 m)
Coordinates-14.9397°, -74.4164°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation9.6 inches (244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saysa

Saysa is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 446. The city sits at an elevation of 10,023 feet (3,055 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Saysa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,023 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Peru avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,023 ft (3,055 m)
Area365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9397°N, 74.4164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"
75% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

601 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 135 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 99 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 97 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 101 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 99 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 136 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 142 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 138 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 113 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 124 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 115 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 102 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 122 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 22 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 35 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 92 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 97 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 84 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 116 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 135 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
August 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in

Saysa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 49°F in August to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Saysa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 24442
Institución Educativa No. 24020
Institución Educativa San Cristobal
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Airports Near Saysa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maria Reiche Neuman AirportNZCMedium Airport
Acarí Airbase AirportSmall Airport
Jaquí AirportSmall Airport
Nuevo Acari AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Marcona AirportSJASmall Airport
Yauca AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Saysa

What is the population of Saysa?

Saysa has a population of 446 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 365.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saysa?

Saysa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches.

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