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Soras, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Soras is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 912. Elevation: 11,234 ft (3,424 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

912 Population 13/sq mi density
11,234 ft Elevation 3,424 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
70.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population912
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain70.9 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation11,234 ft (3,424 m)
Population912
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation11,234 ft (3,424 m)
Coordinates-14.1150°, -73.6044°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation70.9 inches (1,801 mm)
Annual Snowfall59.0 inches (150 cm)

About Soras

Soras is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 912. The city sits at an elevation of 11,234 feet (3,424 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Soras has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,234 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Peru avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,234 ft (3,424 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-14.1150°N, 73.6044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above Peru avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 54 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 83 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 92 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 142 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 101 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 149 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 146 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 108 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 145 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 96 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 94 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 39 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 104 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 51 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 93 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 144 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 97 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 15 km
Feb 21, 2019 3 km E of Velinga, Peru M5.2 144 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in Warmest

Soras has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 42°F in January to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Soras

Institution Type Founded Website
I.E.S.T.P. Santo Domingo de Guzmán College

Schools in Soras

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Soras
Institución Educativa 24410 Inca Garcilazo de la Vega
Hatun Soras
Institución Educativa José María Arguedas
Institución Educativa 24095 Nozar Orosco Buleje
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Clinics in Soras

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soras

Stadiums & Teams in Soras

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Airports Near Soras

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,662 m (12,015 ft)
Postal Code
03610

🇵🇪 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 Soras

What is the population of Soras?

Soras has a population of 912 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Soras?

Soras has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches, with 59.0 inches of snow.

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