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Ancash, Peru

Alpas

Alpas is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 607 m above sea level. It has a population of about 119. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population119
Local time10:09
10.64° S, 77.52° WElevation 607 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02475
The year in Alpasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Alpas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in January

Coolest month16°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

61 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Alpas

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°20°3.8 mm
Wed28 Oct28°21°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct29°21°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct30°20°
Sat31 Oct29°20°
Sun1 Nov30°20°
Mon2 Nov28°20°
Tue3 Nov28°20°

When to go to Alpas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score6664607995979910097878268
High27°27°27°26°25°24°24°24°25°25°26°27°
Low20°21°21°20°18°17°16°16°17°17°18°19°
Rain (mm)325261224101261018
Wet days557321101436

What's on in Alpas

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

Nature around Alpas

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 Alpas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Alpas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 102 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 62 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 116 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Alpas

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

Postal code

02475

Places near Alpas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alpas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alpas.
What is the hottest month in Alpas?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Alpas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alpas?
March is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Alpas?
The postal code of Alpas is 02475.