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Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department, Peru

Caran

Caran is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,842 m above sea level. It has a population of about 100. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population100
Local time12:17
10.07° S, 76.70° WElevation 3,842 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes10530, 10550
The year in Caranweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low13° / 2°
Rain this month91mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Caran at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month0°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

141 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

16 mm of rain

Weather in Caran

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct13°4°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct14°3°5.6 mm
Sun25 Oct16°6°14.9 mm
Mon26 Oct13°3°7.8 mm
Tue27 Oct16°2°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°2°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct16°4°6.4 mm
Fri30 Oct15°7°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct14°6°4.4 mm

When to go to Caran

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score292423374649515450413727
High13°13°13°13°12°11°11°12°12°13°13°13°
Low3°4°4°3°2°1°0°1°2°2°2°3°
Rain (mm)15816918698402116274891116141
Wet days12131498554591114

What's on in Caran

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

Nature around Caran

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 Caran

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Caran

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 126 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 117 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 135 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Caran

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

Postal codes

1053010550

Places near Caran

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caran?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caran.
What is the hottest month in Caran?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Caran?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caran?
December is the wettest month with about 141 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Caran?
Caran has 2 postal codes: 10530, 10550.