Cajamarca Department, Peru
Challuayacu
Challuayacu is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,551 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:44
7.03° S, 78.22° WElevation 3,551 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low13° / 5°
Rain this month135mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Challuayacu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:47 · 18:0712 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:47Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in November
Coolest month4°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthMarch
232 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
13 mm of rain
Weather in Challuayacu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
6°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 100%
Today27 Oct14°3°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct13°4°13.5 mm
Thu29 Oct12°3°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct12°3°1.8 mm
Sat31 Oct15°1°
Sun1 Nov13°3°8.8 mm
Mon2 Nov10°4°11.9 mm
Tue3 Nov13°5°7.3 mm
Wed4 Nov11°5°10.2 mm
Thu5 Nov14°4°9.8 mm
When to go to Challuayacu
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 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 31 | 52 | 61 | 67 | 72 | 59 | 40 | 38 | 33 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 13° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 4° | 3° | 4° | 5° | 5° | 5° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 175 | 191 | 232 | 133 | 52 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 55 | 135 | 130 | 140 |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
What's on in Challuayacu
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Challuayacu
Nature around Challuayacu
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Challuayacu
Earthquakes around Challuayacu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195015magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record24within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 47 km
5.7Rioja 41 km ↓2000 · 146 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 115 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 127 km
Towns and villages around Challuayacu
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sendamal1.1 kmMicuypampa2.9 kmCruzconga3.9 kmLechuga4.7 kmPampa4.7 kmCaja Potrero5 kmLos Tintes5.1 kmChim Chim Michiquillay5.7 kmVigaspampa5.7 kmSan Juan de Tincat5.8 kmEl Milagro6 kmSendamal6.7 kmCarhuaconga6.7 kmAraujo7 kmSan Francisco de Sumbat7 kmCalconga7.3 kmEl Triunifo7.6 kmMiraflores7.9 kmQuengomayo8 kmRodeo Pampa8.2 kmMuñuño8.2 kmLa Quinuilla8.3 kmLlavidque8.3 kmMaqui Maqui8.3 kmEl Punre8.5 kmLa Montaña8.5 kmAgua Colorada8.7 kmTondorcocha9 kmUñigán Criullo9.1 kmPedregal9.3 kmLa Carpa9.3 kmPajonal9.3 kmLa Florida9.3 kmPachachaca Alta9.5 kmUñigan9.7 kmMishacocha9.7 kmPachachaca9.8 kmLa Nueva9.8 kmGolpa10 kmFraylecocha10 kmUñigán Chilamo10 kmNueva Unión10 kmSan Martín11 kmSanta Clara11 kmSanta Rosa11 kmLaguna11 kmOcsha11 kmNuevo Progreso11 kmEl Porvenir11 kmEl Progreso de Tallambo11 kmChungaypampa11 kmAmarcucho11 kmHierba Buena11 kmTandayoc11 kmSan Pedro11 kmRondo Cusma11 kmEl Nuevo Progreso11 kmTallambo12 kmSanta Lucía12 kmTahuan12 kmAlpacocha12 kmAngelo Tiana12 kmAlto Rejopampa12 kmSanta Rosa de Milpo12 kmAlto Tallambo12 kmLaguna Seca12 kmCochapampa12 kmSendamal13 kmChanclamachay13 kmBellavista de Cajén13 kmRejopampa13 kmCajén13 kmErpa Pampa13 kmLa Lucma13 kmSol Naciente13 kmQuillimbash13 kmMinas Conga13 kmLa Ramada14 kmFaro14 kmLos Blancos14 km
Places near Challuayacu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Challuayacu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Challuayacu.
What is the hottest month in Challuayacu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Challuayacu?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Challuayacu?
March is the wettest month with about 232 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.