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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Chencho

Chencho is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,331 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:19
6.69° S, 78.71° WElevation 3,331 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06625
The year in Chenchoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month218mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chencho at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

275 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

36 mm of rain

Weather in Chencho

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°7°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct15°9°18 mm
Mon26 Oct14°8°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct14°7°14.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°4°13.2 mm
Thu29 Oct13°6°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct14°7°2 mm
Sat31 Oct13°6°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov10°8°4.9 mm
Mon2 Nov13°6°9.8 mm

When to go to Chencho

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score393430425867707462484741
High15°15°15°15°14°14°14°14°14°15°15°15°
Low7°7°7°7°7°7°6°6°7°7°6°6°
Rain (mm)17520227517791553639116218161165
Wet days1113171173225101012

What's on in Chencho

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

Nature around Chencho

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 Chencho

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chencho

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 114 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 114 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 61 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 93 km

Towns and villages around Chencho

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

Postal code

06625

Places near Chencho

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chencho?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chencho.
What is the hottest month in Chencho?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Chencho?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chencho?
March is the wettest month with about 275 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chencho?
The postal code of Chencho is 06625.