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Ancash
Ancash, Peru

Chalán

Chalán is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,685 m above sea level. It has a population of about 485. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population485
Local time13:22
8.18° S, 77.67° WElevation 2,685 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02875
The year in Chalánweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month97mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chalán at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in November

Coolest month8°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

171 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Weather in Chalán

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°10°8.4 mm
Mon26 Oct15°9°16.5 mm
Tue27 Oct21°7°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct22°3°
Thu29 Oct21°5°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct21°4°1 mm
Sat31 Oct20°8°1.7 mm
Sun1 Nov19°9°9.5 mm
Mon2 Nov19°9°3.8 mm
Tue3 Nov18°10°9.8 mm

When to go to Chalán

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score524847537384879079625751
High18°18°18°18°18°18°18°19°19°19°19°19°
Low9°9°9°9°8°8°7°7°8°8°8°8°
Rain (mm)11914517110640191216449799106
Wet days1314171385436111215

What's on in Chalán

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

Monuments and museums in Chalán

All monuments

Nature around Chalán

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 Chalán

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chalán

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 102 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 69 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 113 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 32 km

Towns and villages around Chalán

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

Postal code

02875

Places near Chalán

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chalán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chalán.
What is the hottest month in Chalán?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Chalán?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chalán?
March is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chalán?
The postal code of Chalán is 02875.