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Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department, Peru

Chanca

Chanca is a locality in Cuzco Department, Peru, 3,734 m above sea level. It has a population of about 481. The climate is classified as cold subtropical highland (Köppen Cwc), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population481
Local time13:41
13.65° S, 72.07° WElevation 3,734 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code08500
The year in Chancaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month91mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Chanca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

267 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

9 mm of rain

Weather in Chanca

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Sunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct18°4°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct19°5°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct19°5°1.6 mm
Sun1 Nov20°4°0.8 mm
Mon2 Nov16°5°5 mm
Tue3 Nov19°5°1.4 mm
Wed4 Nov21°7°
Thu5 Nov21°7°0.7 mm
Fri6 Nov14°8°8.1 mm
Sat7 Nov18°7°10.4 mm

When to go to Chanca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score272930557368748078604332
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°14°15°15°15°14°
Low6°6°6°5°4°2°2°3°4°5°6°6°
Rain (mm)3282672357814910153091132220
Wet days19211862310271218

What's on in Chanca

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

Nature around Chanca

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 Chanca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chanca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 61 km
5.9Checca 13 km ↘1999 · 129 km
5.9Cotahuasi 53 km ↑1975 · 142 km
5.8Tambobamba 20 km ↖2013 · 26 km

Towns and villages around Chanca

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

Postal code

08500

Places near Chanca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chanca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chanca.
What is the hottest month in Chanca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Chanca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chanca?
February is the wettest month with about 267 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chanca?
The postal code of Chanca is 08500.