Puno, Peru
Challajahuira
Challajahuira is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,816 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold subtropical highland (Köppen Cwc), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now11°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time20:35
16.47° S, 69.11° WElevation 3,816 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21600October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month52mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Best: May · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Challajahuira at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:02 · 17:4012 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:28Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month15°C
Average high in November
Coolest month2°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
305 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
10 mm of rain
Weather in Challajahuira
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 46%
Today26 Oct13°7°
Tue27 Oct12°8°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°7°2.6 mm
Thu29 Oct13°5°
Fri30 Oct14°5°
Sat31 Oct15°5°
Sun1 Nov15°5°
Mon2 Nov13°7°
Tue3 Nov15°10°2 mm
Wed4 Nov14°10°0.5 mm
When to go to Challajahuira
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 29 | 31 | 40 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 64 | 60 | 49 | 46 | 35 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 14° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 6° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 305 | 255 | 188 | 74 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 34 | 52 | 92 | 152 |
| Wet days | 24 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 21 |
What's on in Challajahuira
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Challajahuira
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Challajahuira
Earthquakes around Challajahuira
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195061magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record44within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3Charaña 21 km ↖1994 · 123 km
6.3Santiago de Machaca 16 km ↗1983 · 53 km
6.2Charaña 18 km ↙2012 · 144 km
5.9Capaca 28 km ↗2011 · 81 km
Towns and villages around Challajahuira
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Liquina1.7 kmChalhuahuilque2.9 kmSiricanepampa3 kmKacalinca3 kmChua Chua3.3 kmZepita3.3 kmSan Sebastián3.7 kmChocopampa3.9 kmHuatapata4.1 kmMachaca Huyo4.3 kmMolino Humabata4.5 kmCalaperuana4.5 kmIrpapata4.6 kmTanapaca5 kmPachamalla5 kmCanahuayto5.1 kmAmaizama Pata5.2 kmMarca5.2 kmChullo5.6 kmHuaychani5.7 kmHuatuhuatupampa5.9 kmMolino Kapia6 kmPumahuaya6.1 kmCaunani6.2 kmIsani6.2 kmArboleda6.3 kmSullacane6.3 kmHuancarani6.8 kmCcota6.8 kmIlleca6.9 kmHuilacaya7 kmIlleca Molino7.1 kmSan Jeronimo7.1 kmCallajocco7.1 kmCotacucho7.2 kmPichupichune7.2 kmTocoichinca7.2 kmCircipe7.2 kmAlcamarineccucho7.5 kmTotoroco7.5 kmCaracotaña7.8 kmRinconada de Huertaveco7.9 kmGuagua Amalla7.9 kmMolino8 kmOjamani8 kmAlto Ayriguas8.2 kmLlallahua8.2 kmCasiri8.3 kmTucahui8.4 kmAlto Parco8.4 kmHuancane8.4 kmPajra8.5 kmJachauta8.6 kmParco Grande8.7 kmJosé Carlos Mariategui8.7 kmLarajo8.9 kmPoma Patacollo8.9 kmCachicachine9.1 kmChuallame9.2 kmAyrihua9.4 kmSarmientocucho9.5 kmCamiraya Molino9.5 kmChusmuyo9.5 kmAncopoto9.8 kmPajracayo9.8 kmMilluni9.8 kmCondova9.9 kmLaconi10 kmSanta Cruz de Cumi10 kmJancopoto10 kmCatari Patacollo10 kmQuellamaya10 kmChoquine10 kmHuaynapata11 kmMicollo11 kmColcavico11 kmLeón Patacollo11 kmPatacollo11 kmIruvilque11 kmChimo11 km
Postal code
21600
Places near Challajahuira
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Challajahuira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Challajahuira.
What is the hottest month in Challajahuira?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Challajahuira?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Challajahuira?
January is the wettest month with about 305 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Challajahuira?
The postal code of Challajahuira is 21600.