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Catacora

Catacora is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,110 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now4°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time03:59
14.85° S, 70.04° WElevation 4,110 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21160
The year in Catacoraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low15° / 1°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Catacora at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in September

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

256 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Catacora

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°4°11.8 mm
Mon26 Oct16°5°12.2 mm
Tue27 Oct16°5°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct16°3°3.8 mm
Thu29 Oct17°5°1.1 mm
Fri30 Oct18°4°
Sat31 Oct17°4°
Sun1 Nov18°5°
Mon2 Nov12°5°2.5 mm
Tue3 Nov15°5°2.2 mm

When to go to Catacora

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score232527446468717470453927
High13°13°13°13°13°13°13°14°15°15°15°14°
Low4°3°3°2°-1°-3°-3°-2°0°1°3°3°
Rain (mm)2562001707818115183792114167
Wet days2121171042235121221

What's on in Catacora

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

Nature around Catacora

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 Catacora

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Catacora

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 129 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 28 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 19 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 89 km

Towns and villages around Catacora

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

Postal code

21160

Places near Catacora

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Catacora?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Catacora.
What is the hottest month in Catacora?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Catacora?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Catacora?
January is the wettest month with about 256 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Catacora?
The postal code of Catacora is 21160.