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Sina, Peru

Puno · Peru

Sina is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 363. Elevation: 11,191 ft (3,411 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

363 Population 1/sq mi density
11,191 ft Elevation 3,411 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population363
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation11,191 ft (3,411 m)
Population363
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,191 ft (3,411 m)
Coordinates-14.4966°, -69.2799°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall117.6 inches (299 cm)

About Sina

Sina is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 363. The city sits at an elevation of 11,191 feet (3,411 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Sina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,191 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,191 ft (3,411 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4966°N, 69.2799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Peru avg
Snowfall 117.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 5, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 118 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 97 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 130 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 100 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 139 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 92 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 138 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 117 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 134 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 125 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 117 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 139 km
Aug 8, 1994 114 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia M5.6 124 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 142 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 132 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 136 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 132 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 145 km
May 7, 1996 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru M5.2 121 km
May 20, 2024 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru M5.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
August 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in

Sina has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Sina

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 72501
Institución Educativa 72464 Mariscal Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 72458
Institución Educativa No. 72482
Institución Educativa Potoni
Institución Educativa No. 70639
Institución Educativa Sina
Institución Educativa No. 72427
Institución Educativa No. 72525
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Farmers Markets in Sina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Virgen de la Candelaria

Airports Near Sina

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tuichi AirportSmall Airport
Ulla Ulla AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Sina

What is the population of Sina?

Sina has a population of 363 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 556.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sina?

Sina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches, with 117.6 inches of snow.

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