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Chigisia

Chigisia is a locality in Puno, Peru, 2,337 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:33
14.36° S, 69.48° WElevation 2,337 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21365
The year in Chigisiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month178mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chigisia at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

356 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

72 mm of rain

Weather in Chigisia

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct17°12°12.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°11°10.7 mm
Wed28 Oct16°10°20.7 mm
Thu29 Oct16°11°12.3 mm
Fri30 Oct18°11°10.1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°6.4 mm
Sun1 Nov18°12°4.6 mm
Mon2 Nov19°9°11 mm
Tue3 Nov20°11°3.5 mm
Wed4 Nov19°8°3.9 mm

When to go to Chigisia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444445496266697266504746
High18°18°18°17°17°16°16°16°17°18°18°18°
Low10°10°10°9°8°7°6°6°7°9°10°10°
Rain (mm)356311246166111807279114178212288
Wet days24232115118668161723

What's on in Chigisia

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

Nature around Chigisia

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 Chigisia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chigisia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 56 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 105 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 106 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 82 km

Towns and villages around Chigisia

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

Postal code

21365

Places near Chigisia

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chigisia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chigisia.
What is the hottest month in Chigisia?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Chigisia?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chigisia?
January is the wettest month with about 356 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chigisia?
The postal code of Chigisia is 21365.