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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Chancap

Chancap is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 1,961 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population13
Local time05:50
8.78° S, 78.10° WElevation 1,961 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02820
The year in Chancapweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low23° / 12°
Rain this month50mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chancap at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in August

Coolest month13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

169 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 56 km

Weather in Chancap

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°17°5 mm
Sun25 Oct25°18°7 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°31.2 mm
Tue27 Oct23°14°14.2 mm
Wed28 Oct24°16°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct23°15°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct25°16°14.2 mm
Sat31 Oct26°14°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov25°14°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov25°15°1 mm

When to go to Chancap

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585350658390919386726354
High22°21°21°22°22°22°22°23°23°23°22°22°
Low13°13°13°13°12°12°11°12°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)100146169862584621505665
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Chancap

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

Monuments and museums in Chancap

All monuments

Nature around Chancap

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 Chancap

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chancap

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 98 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 96 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 137 km
6.2Chimbote 60 km ↙1970 · 124 km

Towns and villages around Chancap

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

Postal code

02820

Places near Chancap

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chancap?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chancap.
What is the hottest month in Chancap?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Chancap?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chancap?
March is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chancap?
The postal code of Chancap is 02820.