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Provincia de Pasco
Provincia de Pasco
Pasco, Peru

Alcacocha

Alcacocha is a locality in Pasco, Peru, 4,344 m above sea level. It has a population of about 175. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now3°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population175
Local time00:54
10.60° S, 76.33° WElevation 4,344 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes19000, 19600 …
The year in Alcacochaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low10° / 0°
Rain this month86mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Alcacocha at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month11°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

189 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

17 mm of rain

Weather in Alcacocha

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

14-day forecast
3°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct11°2°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct11°0°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct13°2°1.9 mm
Thu29 Oct14°1°3.2 mm
Fri30 Oct14°1°2.6 mm
Sat31 Oct8°2°5.2 mm
Sun1 Nov8°2°8.5 mm
Mon2 Nov13°2°8.5 mm
Tue3 Nov7°3°8 mm

When to go to Alcacocha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score211715314445525246393420
High10°10°10°10°9°9°8°9°10°10°11°10°
Low1°1°1°0°-1°-2°-3°-3°-1°0°0°0°
Rain (mm)17317018988382217284986112148
Wet days799534222349

What's on in Alcacocha

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

Nature around Alcacocha

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 Alcacocha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Alcacocha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 119 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 110 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 47 km
5.6Asentamiento Humano Nicolas de Pierola 16 km ↗2022 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Alcacocha

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

Postal codes

19000196001970019720

Places near Alcacocha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alcacocha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alcacocha.
What is the hottest month in Alcacocha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Alcacocha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alcacocha?
March is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Alcacocha?
Alcacocha has 4 postal codes: 19000, 19600, 19700, 19720.