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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Cayán

Cayán is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,323 m above sea level. It has a population of about 167. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population167
Local time00:18
8.80° S, 78.11° WElevation 2,323 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02820
The year in Cayánweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low19° / 9°
Rain this month51mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Cayán at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

180 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 54 km

Weather in Cayán

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct22°14°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct21°14°7.8 mm
Mon26 Oct21°13°25.1 mm
Tue27 Oct19°12°27.3 mm
Wed28 Oct21°10°11.3 mm
Thu29 Oct20°12°16.7 mm
Fri30 Oct22°12°4.8 mm
Sat31 Oct23°10°2 mm
Sun1 Nov22°9°1.5 mm

When to go to Cayán

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565046638290919385716253
High18°18°18°18°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°
Low9°10°10°9°9°8°8°8°9°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)106156180922794622515868
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Cayán

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

Monuments and museums in Cayán

All monuments

Nature around Cayán

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 Cayán

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cayán

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 97 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 95 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 135 km
6.2Chimbote 60 km ↙1970 · 122 km

Towns and villages around Cayán

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

Postal code

02820

Places near Cayán

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cayán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cayán.
What is the hottest month in Cayán?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Cayán?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cayán?
March is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cayán?
The postal code of Cayán is 02820.