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Ancash
Ancash, Peru

Ancos

Ancos is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,228 m above sea level. It has a population of about 204. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population204
Local time16:00
8.49° S, 78.09° WElevation 2,228 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02825
The year in Ancosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ancos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

170 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Ancos

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct22°17°6.1 mm
Sun25 Oct20°17°14.8 mm
Mon26 Oct21°16°4.5 mm
Tue27 Oct21°14°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct22°11°
Thu29 Oct21°12°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°12°
Sat31 Oct22°14°
Sun1 Nov21°15°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov20°15°3 mm

When to go to Ancos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535050598089919284666053
High22°22°22°22°22°23°23°24°23°22°22°22°
Low14°14°14°14°14°13°13°13°14°14°14°14°
Rain (mm)1141451709933125727687085
Wet days1314171385436111215

What's on in Ancos

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

Monuments and museums in Ancos

All monuments

Nature around Ancos

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 Ancos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ancos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 120 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 115 km
6.2Chimbote 60 km ↙1970 · 142 km
6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Ancos

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

Postal code

02825

Places near Ancos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ancos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ancos.
What is the hottest month in Ancos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Ancos?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ancos?
March is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ancos?
The postal code of Ancos is 02825.