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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Achucala

Achucala is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,021 m above sea level. It has a population of about 109. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population109
Local time19:02
6.32° S, 79.26° WElevation 3,021 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06675
The year in Achucalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low19° / 9°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Achucala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

265 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Achucala

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct15°11°9.7 mm
Sat24 Oct16°10°8.3 mm
Sun25 Oct16°10°13.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°10°11.3 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°26.4 mm
Wed28 Oct13°10°24.5 mm
Thu29 Oct12°9°9.8 mm
Fri30 Oct13°10°15.6 mm
Sat31 Oct17°9°11.2 mm
Sun1 Nov15°10°17.1 mm

When to go to Achucala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score615247628494969689746863
High18°17°18°18°18°19°19°20°19°19°18°18°
Low9°10°10°10°10°10°9°9°10°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)12017226513846126726817892
Wet days11131611532248911

What's on in Achucala

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Achucala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Achucala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7San Andrés de Salitral 52 km ↙1970 · 129 km
5.5Sechura 57 km ↘1968 · 136 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 68 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 81 km

Towns and villages around Achucala

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

Postal code

06675

Places near Achucala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Achucala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achucala.
What is the hottest month in Achucala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Achucala?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achucala?
March is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Achucala?
The postal code of Achucala is 06675.