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Provincia de Otuzco
Provincia de Otuzco
La Libertad, Peru

Chanchacap

Chanchacap is a locality in La Libertad, Peru, 2,850 m above sea level. It has a population of about 171. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population171
Local time14:15
7.99° S, 78.57° WElevation 2,850 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes13130, 13135–13136
The year in Chanchacapweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low18° / 7°
Rain this month61mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chanchacap at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

160 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Chanchacap

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°8°7.2 mm
Sun25 Oct17°9°9.1 mm
Mon26 Oct19°9°3.5 mm
Tue27 Oct18°6°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°6°10.8 mm
Thu29 Oct17°7°14.7 mm
Fri30 Oct17°7°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°5°3 mm
Sun1 Nov16°5°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov17°7°2 mm

When to go to Chanchacap

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544741588293969691716659
High17°16°16°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°18°17°
Low8°8°8°8°7°7°6°6°7°7°7°7°
Rain (mm)99131160913420101331615568
Wet days111217106222391011

What's on in Chanchacap

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Chanchacap

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chanchacap

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 146 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 135 km
6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 122 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 108 km

Towns and villages around Chanchacap

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

Postal codes

1313013135–13136

Places near Chanchacap

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chanchacap?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chanchacap.
What is the hottest month in Chanchacap?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Chanchacap?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chanchacap?
March is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chanchacap?
Chanchacap has 3 postal codes: 13130, 13135–13136.