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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Atumpata

Atumpata is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,058 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:39
7.29° S, 78.04° WElevation 3,058 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Atumpataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month144mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Atumpata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

251 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Weather in Atumpata

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct16°8°2.5 mm
Sat24 Oct16°7°2.8 mm
Sun25 Oct16°7°7.8 mm
Mon26 Oct15°7°15.5 mm
Tue27 Oct15°6°7.3 mm
Wed28 Oct13°6°16.6 mm
Thu29 Oct12°7°21.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°7°14.7 mm
Sat31 Oct16°7°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov13°7°6.4 mm

When to go to Atumpata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score332625325465707965454337
High14°14°14°14°14°14°14°15°15°15°15°15°
Low6°6°6°6°5°4°3°4°5°5°6°6°
Rain (mm)2002202511445624131854144153162
Wet days1314191485437111213

What's on in Atumpata

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Atumpata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Atumpata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Saposoa 7 km ↑1972 · 147 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 17 km
5.7Rioja 41 km ↓2000 · 146 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 139 km

Towns and villages around Atumpata

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

Places near Atumpata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Atumpata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atumpata.
What is the hottest month in Atumpata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Atumpata?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atumpata?
March is the wettest month with about 251 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.