Huánuco Department, Peru
Canchapitec
Canchapitec is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,998 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now5°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time19:10
9.90° S, 76.54° WElevation 3,998 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10570October: high / low12° / 2°
Rain this month110mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Canchapitec at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:39 · 18:0312 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:48Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month12°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
166 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
26 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 7.8 km
Weather in Canchapitec
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
5°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 89%
Today23 Oct12°4°0.6 mm
Sat24 Oct13°0°1.9 mm
Sun25 Oct12°2°4.2 mm
Mon26 Oct12°4°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct13°0°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct13°2°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°2°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°5°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct12°6°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov12°2°2.5 mm
When to go to Canchapitec
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 13 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 31 | 37 | 42 | 44 | 38 | 27 | 19 | 15 |
| High | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 12° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 2° | 0° | -1° | 0° | 1° | 2° | 2° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 183 | 189 | 204 | 109 | 55 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 59 | 110 | 143 | 166 |
| Wet days | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 |
What's on in Canchapitec
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Canchapitec
Nature around Canchapitec
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Canchapitec
Earthquakes around Canchapitec
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195036magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record55within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 108 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 124 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 144 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 132 km
Towns and villages around Canchapitec
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ushcumachay0.6 kmChiparajra1.1 kmQuicayhuarin1.5 kmSan Antonio de Colpa1.5 kmMatacuncush1.8 kmYurac Yacu2.1 kmCuchimachay2.4 kmChuquimarca2.5 kmPampamarca2.9 kmYanarumi3.1 kmAnyana3.1 kmAtacushma3.3 kmHayapite3.6 kmOgobamba3.7 kmCallo Rumi3.9 kmPunto Unión3.9 kmLlicllatambo4.2 kmSan Cristóbal de Jacas Chico4.2 kmAntarajra4.5 kmTashga4.5 kmColpa Pampa4.6 kmJallan4.8 kmIsipampa4.8 kmHuangrin5.1 kmMesa Pampa5.1 kmPircucancha5.2 kmShoyomachay5.2 kmIlauro5.2 kmPirhuarumi5.6 kmLucsha5.8 kmRosapampa5.9 kmChejlla Ucro5.9 kmCuncayoc6.1 kmGotush6.1 kmYacujitana6.1 kmPuca Puca6.5 kmColacocha6.5 kmBateabatea6.6 kmCashactaca6.8 kmPacararan7.3 kmHuayllacayán7.5 kmHuancapunta7.8 kmChipajilcan7.8 kmDos Aguas7.9 kmHurianjaga8.1 kmPuyac8.1 kmJarapacha8.3 kmYuracpampa8.4 kmChaynas8.4 kmSan Cristobal8.5 kmChavinillo8.5 kmCashaucro8.6 kmMesapata8.7 kmChacabamba8.7 kmTingo8.7 kmCachichacuna Pampa8.9 kmSan Martín8.9 kmSantogaga9.2 kmChogopampa9.2 kmSupayucro9.3 kmRurish9.6 kmSan Juan9.6 kmLlacshacayán9.7 kmMarpo9.7 kmShulluyacu9.8 kmSagragallan9.8 kmGaga Esquina9.9 kmPalpán10 kmAncatarian11 kmHuancayoc11 kmSan Juan de Pajo11 kmMesa Pata11 kmHuaycolán11 kmSanta Rosa11 kmCruz Pata11 kmPucacorral11 kmShiricuchu11 kmParasha Pampa11 kmHuarihuain11 kmCallanca11 km
Postal code
10570
Places near Canchapitec
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Canchapitec?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canchapitec.
What is the hottest month in Canchapitec?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Canchapitec?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canchapitec?
December is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Canchapitec?
The postal code of Canchapitec is 10570.