Junin, Peru
Carcana
Carcana is a locality in Junin, Peru, 4,140 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:29
11.56° S, 75.97° WElevation 4,140 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code12575October: high / low11° / 0°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Carcana at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:0212 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:43Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month11°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
204 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
17 mm of rain
Monuments nearby2+
within 25 km
Weather in Carcana
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 80%
Today25 Oct12°5°10.6 mm
Mon26 Oct14°3°3 mm
Tue27 Oct15°-2°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct15°-3°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct15°-1°
Fri30 Oct17°1°
Sat31 Oct14°-1°5.1 mm
Sun1 Nov14°3°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov14°3°4.9 mm
Tue3 Nov11°3°7.5 mm
When to go to Carcana
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 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 33 | 47 | 50 | 55 | 56 | 49 | 43 | 39 | 27 |
| High | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° |
| Low | 1° | 2° | 2° | 1° | -1° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -1° | 0° | 1° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 190 | 183 | 204 | 95 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 62 | 98 | 114 | 156 |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
What's on in Carcana
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Carcana
Nature around Carcana
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Carcana
Earthquakes around Carcana
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195056magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record66within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 102 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 62 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 92 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 136 km
Towns and villages around Carcana
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chaupinan1.2 kmShincacancha1.5 kmTambo1.8 kmQuinuajirco2 kmAraracmachay2.2 kmYantacancha2.7 kmÑanuinpuquio3.3 kmSueropozo3.5 kmChucchis3.6 kmTinyahuarca3.6 kmJatunispa4 kmHuayta Pampa4.7 kmHuaymanta4.8 kmSoco4.9 kmMarcavalle5 kmCasitacinco5.1 kmBuenos Aires5.4 kmForbe Oroya6.1 kmChiuric6.3 kmChulec6.4 kmYuraccancha6.4 kmPilcocancha6.7 kmChulec6.8 kmMoyopampa7.1 kmShinca7.2 kmHuancacancha7.3 kmCalera7.3 kmMilpa7.3 kmHuachac7.7 kmHuaucacahuan8.3 kmYanacoto8.4 kmVerde Loma8.6 kmPachachaca8.6 kmAtauna8.7 kmLa Oroya8.8 kmCarnishana9 kmCondorsenga9.4 kmUmanpuquio9.4 kmTapiacancha9.6 kmHuayucan9.6 kmEmpalma9.8 kmCallpapampa10 kmShiricancha10 kmShutoc10 kmChuquirachi10 kmMillpo10 kmTishjipa11 kmMorococha11 kmJatunhuay11 kmTincocancha11 kmHuancarumi11 kmPomas11 kmUcrucancha11 kmPucarhuán11 kmIshquipata11 kmAlgarpaaraco11 kmCasaracra11 kmSalazar12 kmChuspo12 kmYuragcancha12 kmPatahuay12 kmJatunmachay12 kmBatiapampa12 kmTranca12 kmChichocancha12 kmPacush12 kmPucará13 kmJorge Pacancha13 kmLos Amos de Yauli13 kmCuncán13 kmChicuarcancha13 kmYupana13 kmSulucancha13 kmChontas13 kmPacarhuan13 kmChuspimachay13 kmYanapaccha14 kmQuingranhuay14 kmHuacamarcan14 kmEstanciapata14 km
Postal code
12575
Places near Carcana
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carcana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carcana.
What is the hottest month in Carcana?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Carcana?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carcana?
March is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carcana?
The postal code of Carcana is 12575.