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Apurímac Department
Apurímac Department
Apurímac Department, Peru

Chacamachay

Chacamachay is a locality in Apurímac Department, Peru, 4,189 m above sea level. It has a population of about 191. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now2°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population191
Local time00:29
14.12° S, 72.17° WElevation 4,189 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code03250
The year in Chacamachayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low13° / 2°
Rain this month73mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug

Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chacamachay at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

250 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chacamachay

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

14-day forecast
2°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct16°2°0.9 mm
Sun1 Nov15°2°4.3 mm
Mon2 Nov14°3°3.6 mm
Tue3 Nov14°4°2.3 mm
Wed4 Nov16°3°1.8 mm
Thu5 Nov16°3°1.5 mm
Fri6 Nov15°3°1.2 mm
Sat7 Nov16°4°1.4 mm
Sun8 Nov14°4°2.4 mm

When to go to Chacamachay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161919436460657064483120
High12°13°12°12°12°11°12°12°13°13°13°13°
Low3°3°3°2°0°-2°-2°-1°1°2°2°3°
Rain (mm)29625022570117917317399176
Wet days18211962210371218

What's on in Chacamachay

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

Nature around Chacamachay

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 Chacamachay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chacamachay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 112 km
5.9Checca 13 km ↘1999 · 105 km
5.9Ccolo 31 km ↖1977 · 142 km
5.9Cotahuasi 53 km ↑1975 · 93 km

Towns and villages around Chacamachay

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

Postal code

03250

Places near Chacamachay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chacamachay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chacamachay.
What is the hottest month in Chacamachay?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Chacamachay?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chacamachay?
February is the wettest month with about 250 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chacamachay?
The postal code of Chacamachay is 03250.