Lima region, Peru
Cantera Alta
Cantera Alta is a locality in Lima region, Peru, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now22°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time16:08
13.07° S, 76.30° WElevation 229 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month4mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cantera Alta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:0512 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:47Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in March
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
11 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea21°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 15 km
Weather in Cantera Alta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 77%
Today26 Oct22°19°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct24°19°1.6 mm
Wed28 Oct27°19°
Thu29 Oct28°19°
Fri30 Oct27°19°
Sat31 Oct27°18°
Sun1 Nov27°19°
Mon2 Nov27°19°
Tue3 Nov27°19°0.9 mm
Wed4 Nov27°19°
When to go to Cantera Alta
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 | 76 | 67 | 67 | 91 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 98 | 92 | 83 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Wet days | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sea | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Cantera Alta
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cantera Alta
Nature around Cantera Alta
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cantera Alta
Earthquakes around Cantera Alta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950128magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record68within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0San Vicente de Cañete 42 km ↙2007 · 48 km
6.7San Vicente de Cañete 53 km ↙2006 · 59 km
6.4Ica 15 km ↘2012 · 142 km
6.4Huacachina 45 km ↙2007 · 137 km
Towns and villages around Cantera Alta
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cantera Baja1.5 kmCasa de Madera1.8 kmVilla Lidia1.8 kmAugusto B. Leguía1.9 kmMelchorita2.2 kmSanta María2.5 kmSanta Adela2.7 kmCerro Libre2.8 kmTúnel Grande2.8 kmSanta Josefina2.8 kmQuizás2.8 kmArminares2.9 kmLa Florida2.9 kmSan Juan3 kmCarrizales3.1 kmHualcará Alto3.2 kmEl Conde3.2 kmSan António3.5 kmSan Francisco3.6 kmSanta María3.7 kmVillarreal3.9 kmCármen Alto4.7 kmUngara4.8 kmHualcará5.5 kmLa Encañada del Porvenir5.5 kmCerro Alegre6 kmEl Cármen6.2 kmIsla Baja6.2 kmIsla Alta6.3 kmSan Carlos6.3 kmLa Esperanza6.5 kmCerro Laguna6.5 kmCaltopilla6.6 kmMonte Jato6.7 kmPueblo Nuevo Conta6.8 kmSanta Sofía6.9 kmPalo6.9 kmEl Monte7 kmConta7 kmSan Juan Bajo7 kmEspíritu Santo de Palo7.1 kmCaltopa7.2 kmConcón7.2 kmEl Chilcal7.2 kmRoma7.4 kmEl Rosario7.4 kmVista Alegre7.4 kmVenturosa7.5 kmCasa Pintada7.5 kmSan Juan Alto7.6 kmCuiva7.7 kmPio Delgado7.7 kmRamadilla7.7 kmEl Paraíso7.9 kmSan Germán7.9 kmSanta Rosa7.9 kmSan Fernando8.1 kmCaltopa Alto8.3 kmSan Agustín8.3 kmSanta Margarita8.5 kmSan Pedro8.7 kmSan Vicente de Cañete9 kmHerbay Alto9.1 kmSanta Teresa9.2 kmLa Rinconada9.3 kmPampilla9.4 kmCerro Blanco9.5 kmHilarión9.5 kmSanta Angela9.5 kmEsperanza9.7 kmSan Benito9.8 kmClarita9.9 kmEncañada10 kmSanta Rosa Alta10 kmLa Toma10 kmSan Juan de Arona10 kmCentral Algodonera10 kmLa Quebrada10 kmSan Isidro10 kmSan Judas10 km
Places near Cantera Alta
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cantera Alta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cantera Alta.
What is the hottest month in Cantera Alta?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Cantera Alta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cantera Alta?
March is the wettest month with about 11 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cantera Alta?
The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C and coolest in September at about 17°C.