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Uchumarca, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Uchumarca is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 1,046. Elevation: 10,190 ft (3,106 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,046 Population 5/sq mi density
10,190 ft Elevation 3,106 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Uchumarca

Uchumarca

Uchumarca or Uchumarka is one of six districts of the province of Bolívar in Peru.

People

Population1,046
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation10,190 ft (3,106 m)
Population1,046
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation10,190 ft (3,106 m)
Coordinates-7.0470°, -77.8056°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Uchumarca

Uchumarca is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 1,046. The city sits at an elevation of 10,190 feet (3,106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Uchumarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,190 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,190 ft (3,106 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-7.0470°N, 77.8056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 142 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 131 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 135 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 29 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 143 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 109 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 137 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 147 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 132 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 121 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 118 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 139 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 141 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 109 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 143 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 131 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 124 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 124 km
Jun 8, 1990 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru M5.0 127 km
Dec 27, 1996 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in

Uchumarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Uchumarca

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 81948 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80124 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80123 - - - -
Institución Educativa 81738/a1-u - - - -
Institución Educativa 80125 Divino Niño Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80105 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82130 - - - -
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80126 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80976 San Isidro Labrador - - - -
Institución Educativa 80976 San Isidro Labrador - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80969 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81949 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80900/a1-p - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82129 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80973 Jose Olaya - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Uchumarca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado

Airports Near Uchumarca

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín Airport-Small Airport
Pampa Grande Airport-Small Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,043 m (9,984 ft)
Postal Code
13450

🇵🇪 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 Uchumarca

What is the population of Uchumarca?

Uchumarca has a population of 1,046 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uchumarca?

Uchumarca 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 46°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

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