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Provincia de Bolognesi
Provincia de Bolognesi
Ancash, Peru

Chamas

Chamas is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,341 m above sea level. It has a population of about 36. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population36
Local time20:07
10.38° S, 77.13° WElevation 3,341 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02441
The year in Chamasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month46mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chamas at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

97 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Chamas

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°12°3.1 mm
Fri23 Oct18°11°2.5 mm
Sat24 Oct19°12°4.1 mm
Sun25 Oct18°11°17.5 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°7°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°10°
Sat31 Oct20°10°0.5 mm

When to go to Chamas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score413939576874778176604837
High15°15°15°15°15°15°15°16°16°15°15°15°
Low6°6°6°6°4°3°3°4°5°5°5°5°
Rain (mm)131157180841953518466897
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Chamas

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

Nature around Chamas

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 Chamas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chamas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 149 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 109 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 142 km
6.0Paramonga 24 km ←1963 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Chamas

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

Postal code

02441

Places near Chamas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chamas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chamas.
What is the hottest month in Chamas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Chamas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chamas?
December is the wettest month with about 97 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chamas?
The postal code of Chamas is 02441.