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Provincia de Pasco
Provincia de Pasco
Pasco, Peru

Atacocha

Atacocha is a village in Pasco, Peru, 4,044 m above sea level. It has a population of about 920. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now4°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population920
Local time07:00
10.57° S, 76.21° WElevation 4,044 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes19000, 19100
The year in Atacochaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low11° / 1°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Atacocha at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month11°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

189 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

18 mm of rain

Weather in Atacocha

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct12°3°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct12°4°3.9 mm
Mon26 Oct12°3°13.7 mm
Tue27 Oct14°2°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct13°2°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct13°4°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°4°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct10°2°6.4 mm
Sun1 Nov10°3°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov10°2°6.8 mm

When to go to Atacocha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score241916334543525246413722
High11°11°10°10°10°9°9°10°10°11°11°11°
Low2°2°2°1°0°-1°-2°-2°0°1°1°2°
Rain (mm)17617018988402418285088115149
Wet days89105352234510

What's on in Atacocha

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

Nature around Atacocha

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 Atacocha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Atacocha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 125 km
6.0San Ramón 31 km →1974 · 141 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 99 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 41 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 5 · 1 km

Fossils in Peru
Triassic · 5

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Atacocha

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

Postal codes

1900019100

Places near Atacocha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Atacocha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atacocha.
What is the hottest month in Atacocha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Atacocha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atacocha?
March is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Atacocha?
Atacocha has 2 postal codes: 19000, 19100.