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Viracochan, Peru
Ayacucho · Peru
Viracochan is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 377. Elevation: 8,799 ft (2,682 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 377 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.5941°, -74.3308° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ayacucho |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9 inches (911 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Viracochan
Viracochan is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 377. The city sits at an elevation of 8,799 feet (2,682 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.5941°N, 74.3308°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Viracochan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Viracochan
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 38889 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38362 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38746 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38319 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Julio Ramon Ribeyro Zuñiga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38553 Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38643 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Milton Cordova La Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 37510 Jose Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Emilio Paulet Mostajo | — | — | — | — |
| David Miguel Casimiro Rimari 34054 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38694 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38347 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victor Gamarra Ayala | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30995 Francisco Antonio De Zela | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Viracochan
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Viracochan
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luisiana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmapampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pichari Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quempiri Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Viracochan
What is the population of Viracochan?
Viracochan has a population of 377 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Viracochan?
Viracochan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.