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Provincia de Andahuaylas
Provincia de Andahuaylas
Apurímac Department, Peru

Arcahua

Arcahua is a locality in Apurímac Department, Peru, 3,304 m above sea level. It has a population of about 256. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population256
Local time02:38
13.67° S, 73.05° WElevation 3,304 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code03780
The year in Arcahuaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Arcahua at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in October

Coolest month4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

175 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

8 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 36 km

Weather in Arcahua

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct19°9°26.7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°8°15.4 mm
Wed28 Oct21°7°13.4 mm
Thu29 Oct21°9°10 mm
Fri30 Oct21°9°11.4 mm
Sat31 Oct21°9°6.6 mm
Sun1 Nov22°10°
Mon2 Nov20°10°3.7 mm
Tue3 Nov21°10°11.4 mm

When to go to Arcahua

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score313131557375818379624634
High15°15°15°15°15°14°15°15°16°16°16°16°
Low8°8°7°7°5°4°3°4°5°7°7°8°
Rain (mm)209175165631881223316074126
Wet days19222073311371220

What's on in Arcahua

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

Monuments and museums in Arcahua

All monuments

Nature around Arcahua

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 Arcahua

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arcahua

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 112 km
6.8Chalhuanca 49 km ↙2014 · 118 km
6.7Coracora 47 km ↑2026 · 124 km
6.1Chuschi 38 km ↓2010 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Arcahua

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

Postal code

03780

Places near Arcahua

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arcahua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arcahua.
What is the hottest month in Arcahua?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Arcahua?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arcahua?
February is the wettest month with about 175 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Arcahua?
The postal code of Arcahua is 03780.