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Aricoma

Aricoma is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,450 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now4°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:17
14.34° S, 69.81° WElevation 4,450 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Aricomaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11October
October: high / low8° / -2°
Rain this month174mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Aricoma at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month8°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

372 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

53 mm of rain

Weather in Aricoma

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct5°-1°6 mm
Wed28 Oct6°-1°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct6°-1°7 mm
Fri30 Oct8°-2°3.1 mm
Sat31 Oct6°1°4.2 mm
Sun1 Nov7°0°3.6 mm
Mon2 Nov7°1°2.7 mm
Tue3 Nov8°2°2 mm
Wed4 Nov6°0°3.6 mm
Thu5 Nov7°-1°3.4 mm

When to go to Aricoma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score3561329384443321164
High8°8°8°8°7°6°6°6°7°8°8°8°
Low0°0°0°-1°-3°-4°-5°-5°-3°-2°-1°0°
Rain (mm)37230124315289615373112174201287
Wet days24232115118668161723

What's on in Aricoma

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

Nature around Aricoma

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 Aricoma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Aricoma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 68 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 111 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 82 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 56 km

Towns and villages around Aricoma

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

Places near Aricoma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Aricoma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Aricoma.
What is the hottest month in Aricoma?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the coldest month in Aricoma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Aricoma?
January is the wettest month with about 372 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.