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Ayacucho, Peru

Calicanto

Calicanto is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 1,726 m above sea level. It has a population of about 56. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population56
Local time22:53
12.73° S, 73.95° WElevation 1,726 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05210
The year in Calicantoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Calicanto at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

197 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

14 mm of rain

Weather in Calicanto

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct20°13°5.1 mm
Sat24 Oct21°11°6.5 mm
Sun25 Oct23°13°5.7 mm
Mon26 Oct19°13°11.9 mm
Tue27 Oct20°14°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct20°14°9.9 mm
Thu29 Oct20°12°6.3 mm
Fri30 Oct20°15°20.6 mm
Sat31 Oct20°16°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov20°16°4.5 mm

When to go to Calicanto

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474747648288969684665947
High22°22°22°22°22°21°21°21°22°22°22°22°
Low15°15°15°14°13°12°11°11°12°14°14°15°
Rain (mm)17519719181501426364585114159
Wet days19222194411491017

What's on in Calicanto

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

Nature around Calicanto

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 Calicanto

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Calicanto

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 134 km
6.1Chuschi 38 km ↓2010 · 140 km
6.0Castrovirreyna 45 km →1976 · 120 km
6.0Mariposa 28 km ↘1975 · 146 km

Towns and villages around Calicanto

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

Postal code

05210

Places near Calicanto

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Calicanto?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Calicanto.
What is the hottest month in Calicanto?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Calicanto?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Calicanto?
February is the wettest month with about 197 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Calicanto?
The postal code of Calicanto is 05210.