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Provincia de Bolognesi
Provincia de Bolognesi
Ancash, Peru

Caracancha

Caracancha is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,864 m above sea level. It has a population of about 11. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now1°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population11
Local time23:53
9.83° S, 76.94° WElevation 3,864 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02425
The year in Caracanchaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low12° / 1°
Rain this month100mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Caracancha at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

149 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

16 mm of rain

Weather in Caracancha

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 99%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°3°3.2 mm
Tue27 Oct18°1°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct16°1°1.8 mm
Thu29 Oct17°1°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct17°1°1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°0°
Sun1 Nov15°2°6.1 mm
Mon2 Nov15°5°7.5 mm
Tue3 Nov12°4°12.9 mm
Wed4 Nov13°5°9.7 mm

When to go to Caracancha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score221615273742474942352822
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°11°12°12°13°12°
Low2°2°2°2°1°0°-1°-1°0°1°1°1°
Rain (mm)1721932161244422162354100131149
Wet days131414119755691216

What's on in Caracancha

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

Nature around Caracancha

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 Caracancha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Caracancha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 143 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 141 km
5.6Santa María del Valle 17 km ↖1964 · 78 km
5.5Cayhuayna 16 km ↙1982 · 69 km

Towns and villages around Caracancha

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

Postal code

02425

Places near Caracancha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caracancha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caracancha.
What is the hottest month in Caracancha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Caracancha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caracancha?
December is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Caracancha?
The postal code of Caracancha is 02425.