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Yaurisque, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Yaurisque is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 492. Elevation: 11,588 ft (3,532 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

492 Population 3/sq mi density
11,588 ft Elevation 3,532 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population492
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation11,588 ft (3,532 m)
Population492
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation11,588 ft (3,532 m)
Coordinates-13.6613°, -71.9227°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,009 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Yaurisque

Yaurisque is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 492. The city sits at an elevation of 11,588 feet (3,532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Yaurisque

Yaurisque has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.6° 158.8
Feb 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.4° 133.3
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.9° 106.1
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 6.3° / 20.3° 35.7
May 12.1°C / 54°F 3.5° / 20.7° 6.5
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 1.8° / 20.5° 3.0
Jul 10.7°C / 51°F 1.3° / 20.1° 4.7
Aug 11.9°C / 53°F 2.6° / 21.2° 6.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.1° / 21.3° 17.4
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 6.9° / 21.4° 50.4
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 7.7° / 21.9° 78.0
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.3° 127.2
Yaurisque experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,588 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Peru avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,588 ft (3,532 m)
Area148.7 sq mi (385.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6613°N, 71.9227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above Peru avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 68 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 118 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 39 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 106 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 120 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 98 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 137 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 109 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 101 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 105 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 137 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 91 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 146 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 139 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 62 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 103 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 79 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 131 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 43 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 84 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Yaurisque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Yaurisque

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 501178
Institución Educativa No. 50888
Institución Educativa No. 501117
Institución Educativa No. 50352
Institución Educativa Yaurisque
Institución Educativa No. 50410
Institución Educativa No. 50373
Institución Educativa No. 50015
Institución Educativa No. 50354
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Radio Stations near Yaurisque

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Yaurisque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Choco Museo
Choco museum
Convento de San Francisco de Asís
Coricancha
Hilario Mendivil Museum
Inca Museum
Machu Picchu Museum
Museo Amano
Museo de Arte Popular
Museo de la Catedral del Cusco
Museo de la Coca
Museo de las Plantas Sagradas
Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta
Museo de Pisac
Museo de Santa Catalina
Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
Museo del Convento de la Merced
Museo del Convento de San Francisco
Museo El Quijote
Museo Histórico Regional
Museo Maximo Laura
Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo
Museo Quechua
Museo Viviente del Ande
Museum of Precolumbian Art
Museum of Religious Art
Natural History Museum

Libraries in Yaurisque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica0.0
Ludic Wasi games0.0

Farmers Markets in Yaurisque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano
Ccascaparo's Market
Ccascaparo's Market
Centro Artesanal de Cuzco
Centro Comercial América
Centro Comercial El Molino I
Cloth market
Cloth market
Feria Piuraypampa
La Cachina Imperial
Mercadillo Túpac Amaru
Mercadillo Túpac Amaru
Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22
Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22
Mercado de Abastos Pisac
Mercado de Frutas
Mercado de Huancaro
Mercado de Paruro
Mercado de Pisac
Mercado de Rosaspata
Mercado de San Blas
Mercado El Molino II
Mercado modelo de San Sebastian
Mercado Molino I
Mercado Molino II
Mercado Molinoolino
Mercado San Salvador
Mercado Tankarniyoc
Mercado Tica Tica
Mercado Vinocanchón
Mercado Wanchaq
Mercado zonal de Zarzuela
San Pedro Market
Tito
Tito

Clinics in Yaurisque

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yaurisque

Breweries in Yaurisque

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Allpa
Cerveza Allpa
El Conejo Bar
El Conejo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Yaurisque

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yaurisque

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport
Patria AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Yaurisque

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitación de menores

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 Yaurisque

What is the population of Yaurisque?

Yaurisque has a population of 492 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 148.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yaurisque?

Yaurisque has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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