Ancash, Peru
Carhuaz
Carhuaz is a small town in Ancash, Peru, 2,650 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,044. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,044
Local time09:44
9.28° S, 77.64° WElevation 2,650 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02127October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Carhuaz at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:45 · 18:0612 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:12Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in October
Coolest month7°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
89 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
3 mm of rain
Weather in Carhuaz
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 37%
Today22 Oct28°14°2.7 mm
Fri23 Oct25°14°5.9 mm
Sat24 Oct25°15°2.1 mm
Sun25 Oct23°15°4 mm
Mon26 Oct23°11°5.3 mm
Tue27 Oct26°10°
Wed28 Oct25°12°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°14°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct26°13°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°13°2 mm
When to go to Carhuaz
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 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 72 | 82 | 88 | 89 | 92 | 86 | 77 | 68 | 59 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 123 | 138 | 172 | 91 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 69 | 85 | 89 |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
What's on in Carhuaz
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Carhuaz
Outdoors around Carhuaz
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador del HuascaránViewpoints
1 kmMontaña JazzCamp sites
1.5 kmCamgpground „Los Pinos“Camp sites
4.3 kmClimbing ChancosClimbing · 2,831 m
4.4 kmBaños Termales de ChancosHot springs & thermal baths
4.9 kmShupluy Climbing CragClimbing · 2,831 m
5.7 kmNature around Carhuaz
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Carhuaz
Earthquakes around Carhuaz
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195050magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record25within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 132 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 137 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 126 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 109 km
Tsunamis · Carhuaz
Towns and villages around Carhuaz
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cajamarquilla0.8 kmTambo0.9 kmYanamarca0.9 kmAuquipampa1.2 kmChucchun1.4 kmObraje1.5 kmAmpu1.5 kmMallhuapampa1.6 kmEcana1.9 kmRampac Chico1.9 kmLlanllap2.2 kmRampac Grande2.4 kmToma2.8 kmMishqui3.1 kmNunocoto3.3 kmAmpu3.7 kmMaya3.7 kmPonquez3.8 kmTranca3.9 kmAntaraca3.9 kmUcucha4.3 kmPampac4.3 kmHualcán4.5 kmMal Paso4.5 kmTinco4.8 kmCarana5.2 kmPariacaca5.2 kmRantar5.2 kmÑihuin5.3 kmTablahuain5.3 kmUrcuna5.4 kmHuequesh5.4 kmTauripampa5.6 kmCarhuac5.6 kmChupa Uran5.6 kmCochapampa5.6 kmCunyac5.7 kmLlacmapucro5.8 kmAco Purhuay5.9 kmCashacorral6.1 kmMatará6.1 kmQuinhuaria6.3 kmHuashcar6.4 kmRaccrayoc6.4 kmCollpapampa6.6 kmCapillapampa6.8 kmLlipta6.8 kmShapashmarca6.8 kmLlecclle6.9 kmHuacrán7.2 kmSaucipuquio7.3 kmCayapaque7.3 kmHuellap7.4 kmPishap7.5 kmTuyu7.7 kmCongar7.8 kmCuchupunta7.9 kmPatococha7.9 kmPunya8.1 kmLa Esperanza8.1 kmCaraspampa8.2 kmPunyán8.3 kmConchipampa8.4 kmAtoc Huain8.4 kmSeñor de Mayo de Catay8.4 kmCopa Chico8.5 kmCoscopunta8.7 kmMatara8.9 kmPampacancha9 kmPapirca9 kmQuebrada9.1 kmCopa Grande9.1 kmIrhua9.2 kmSeniga9.3 kmTayacoto9.4 kmHuayrorupashga9.4 kmYanahuanca9.8 kmAnta9.8 kmUllmay10 kmAtipayan10 km
Carhuaz from above
Around Carhuaz19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Guitarrero CaveNature11 kmLlikllamayuNature8.5 kmLlanganuco LakesNature24 kmAuquiscochaNature14 kmAllicochaNature21 kmLake BelaundeNature22 kmHuascaránMountain19 kmHuandoyMountain28 kmChopicalquiMountain23 kmChincheyMountain36 kmPalcarajuMountain32 kmCopaMountain18 kmAnthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of RanrahircaMuseum15 kmYungayPlace19 kmRanrahircaPlace15 kmAntaPlace9.8 kmHuarazPlace30 kmCarazPlace32 kmPomabambaPlace54 km
Postal code
02127
Getting to Carhuaz
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHM
98 kmAlferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
171 kmCapitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRU
209 kmPlaces near Carhuaz
Places with a climate like Carhuaz
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carhuaz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carhuaz.
What is the hottest month in Carhuaz?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Carhuaz?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carhuaz?
December is the wettest month with about 89 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carhuaz?
The postal code of Carhuaz is 02127.