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Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Ancash, Peru

Achcay

Achcay is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,354 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:30
8.98° S, 77.48° WElevation 3,354 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02289
The year in Achcayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low14° / 4°
Rain this month120mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Achcay at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Achcay

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct13°6°5.1 mm
Sat24 Oct14°7°7.1 mm
Sun25 Oct15°7°19.5 mm
Mon26 Oct15°5°19.2 mm
Tue27 Oct17°5°2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°4°3 mm
Thu29 Oct17°5°1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°8°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct16°5°9.3 mm

When to go to Achcay

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score302827314150555950373533
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°14°14°14°15°14°
Low5°5°5°5°4°3°2°2°4°4°4°5°
Rain (mm)183210252142451791656120136150
Wet days16181716128778131519

What's on in Achcay

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Achcay

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Achcay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Achcay

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 146 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 33 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 107 km
5.5Tocache 34 km ↘1998 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Achcay

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

02289

Places near Achcay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Achcay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achcay.
What is the hottest month in Achcay?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Achcay?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achcay?
December is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Achcay?
The postal code of Achcay is 02289.