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Puno, Peru

Canco

Canco is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,836 m above sea level. It has a population of about 99. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population99
Local time04:00
15.13° S, 70.02° WElevation 3,836 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21170
The year in Cancoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low16° / 3°
Rain this month87mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Canco at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

200 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Canco

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°6°9.1 mm
Mon26 Oct16°5°7 mm
Tue27 Oct18°5°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°3°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct19°3°
Fri30 Oct19°2°
Sat31 Oct19°4°
Sun1 Nov19°4°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov20°5°2 mm
Tue3 Nov19°5°

When to go to Canco

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score273037587375788181676235
High14°14°14°14°14°14°14°15°16°16°16°15°
Low5°4°4°3°0°-2°-3°-1°1°3°4°4°
Rain (mm)2562001707716105173787103150
Wet days1616126211137613

What's on in Canco

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

Nature around Canco

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 Canco

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Canco

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 38 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 49 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 109 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 89 km

Towns and villages around Canco

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

Postal code

21170

Places near Canco

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Canco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canco.
What is the hottest month in Canco?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Canco?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canco?
February is the wettest month with about 200 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Canco?
The postal code of Canco is 21170.