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Provincia de Chucuito
Provincia de Chucuito
Puno, Peru

Calahuancane

Calahuancane is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,286 m above sea level. It has a population of about 38. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now1°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population38
Local time22:09
17.07° S, 69.50° WElevation 4,286 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21640
The year in Calahuancaneweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low15° / -2°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeAug–Oct

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

Calahuancane at a glance

Best time to visitAug–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

240 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Calahuancane

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

14-day forecast
1°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct14°1°
Wed28 Oct13°-3°1.1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°-4°
Fri30 Oct15°-4°
Sat31 Oct16°-4°
Sun1 Nov17°-5°
Mon2 Nov16°-3°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov13°1°4.4 mm
Wed4 Nov17°2°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov16°2°

When to go to Calahuancane

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score202325506261606668676432
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°14°15°15°14°
Low1°0°0°-2°-5°-6°-6°-5°-4°-2°-1°0°
Rain (mm)2402121504497817163162108
Wet days1817136212246614

What's on in Calahuancane

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

Nature around Calahuancane

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 Calahuancane

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Calahuancane

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Putre 15 km ↘1983 · 134 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 142 km
6.4Belén 39 km →2015 · 147 km
6.3Putre 29 km ↗2011 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Calahuancane

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

Postal code

21640

Places near Calahuancane

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Calahuancane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Calahuancane.
What is the hottest month in Calahuancane?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Calahuancane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Calahuancane?
January is the wettest month with about 240 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Calahuancane?
The postal code of Calahuancane is 21640.