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Yuracmarca, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Yuracmarca is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 465. Elevation: 4,760 ft (1,451 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 465 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,760 ft (1,451 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.7376°, -77.9036° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.5 inches (2,223 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Yuracmarca
Yuracmarca is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 465. The city sits at an elevation of 4,760 feet (1,451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,760 ft (1,451 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7376°N, 77.9036°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 67 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 111 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in |
Yuracmarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Yuracmarca
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 86508 Santo Toribio De Mogrovejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86509 Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86857 Jose De San Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86834 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86501 Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86510 Pedro Pablo Atusparia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86801 Daniel Alcides Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86911 Jose Faustino Sanchez Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86501 Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
Restaurants in Yuracmarca
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yuracmarca
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yuracmarca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yuracmarca
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuracmarca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Yuracmarca | |
| Iglesia MMM Santa Rosa - Yuracmarca |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Yuracmarca?
Yuracmarca has a population of 465 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 120.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yuracmarca?
Yuracmarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.