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Provincia de Castilla
Provincia de Castilla
Arequipa, Peru

Chancacha

Chancacha is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 4,732 m above sea level. It has a population of about 8. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now0°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population8
Local time05:30
15.18° S, 71.95° WElevation 4,732 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04665
The year in Chancachaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low9° / -5°
Rain this month54mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chancacha at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month10°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

260 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 131 km

Weather in Chancacha

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

14-day forecast
0°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct9°-1°6 mm
Sun25 Oct11°0°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct7°0°3.2 mm
Tue27 Oct9°-3°1 mm
Wed28 Oct10°-5°1 mm
Thu29 Oct11°-4°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct13°-3°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct12°-5°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov12°-3°
Mon2 Nov13°-3°0.5 mm

When to go to Chancacha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score681035545657585241258
High8°8°8°8°8°7°8°8°9°9°10°9°
Low-2°-2°-2°-3°-5°-6°-6°-6°-5°-5°-4°-3°
Rain (mm)2852602268216121024365469154
Wet days1718186210034815

What's on in Chancacha

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

Monuments and museums in Chancacha

All monuments

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chancacha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chancacha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Huambo 41 km ←1984 · 83 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 138 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 146 km
6.2Aplao 24 km ↑2023 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Chancacha

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

Postal code

04665

Places near Chancacha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chancacha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chancacha.
What is the hottest month in Chancacha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the coldest month in Chancacha?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chancacha?
February is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chancacha?
The postal code of Chancacha is 04665.