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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Chacma

Chacma is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 1,253 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:01
6.49° S, 79.15° WElevation 1,253 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Chacmaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month64mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chacma at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in September

Coolest month17°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

197 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chacma

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 0 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct25°21°10.8 mm
Sat24 Oct24°20°13.3 mm
Sun25 Oct25°21°20.1 mm
Mon26 Oct23°20°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct22°19°20.5 mm
Wed28 Oct23°19°45.4 mm
Thu29 Oct23°20°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct24°20°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°19°1 mm
Sun1 Nov22°19°7.3 mm

When to go to Chacma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score665954688793959388757065
High25°24°24°25°25°25°25°26°26°26°26°25°
Low17°17°17°17°17°17°16°17°17°17°16°17°
Rain (mm)9114119710533137826645768
Wet days11131611532248911

What's on in Chacma

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chacma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chacma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 145 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 65 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 87 km
5.3Aramango 24 km ←1985 · 136 km

Towns and villages around Chacma

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

Places near Chacma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chacma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chacma.
What is the hottest month in Chacma?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chacma?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chacma?
March is the wettest month with about 197 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.