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Ayacucho, Peru

Chihua

Chihua is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 2,453 m above sea level. It has a population of about 188. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population188
Local time21:21
12.98° S, 74.27° WElevation 2,453 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05110
The year in Chihuaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low21° / 11°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chihua at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in November

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

125 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Chihua

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°17°1 mm
Sun25 Oct28°15°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct25°15°3.1 mm
Tue27 Oct25°11°
Wed28 Oct26°13°1 mm
Thu29 Oct26°13°1 mm
Fri30 Oct26°14°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°16°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°16°2 mm
Mon2 Nov25°16°2.5 mm

When to go to Chihua

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545454729092979789736654
High20°20°20°20°20°19°19°20°20°21°21°20°
Low12°12°12°11°10°9°8°9°10°11°12°12°
Rain (mm)117125109342061419265561108
Wet days19222194411491017

What's on in Chihua

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

Nature around Chihua

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 Chihua

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chihua

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Chuschi 38 km ↓2010 · 106 km
6.0Castrovirreyna 45 km →1976 · 76 km
5.7Ascensión 29 km ↙2024 · 104 km
5.6Chuschi 34 km ↓1991 · 101 km

Towns and villages around Chihua

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

Postal code

05110

Places near Chihua

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chihua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chihua.
What is the hottest month in Chihua?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Chihua?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chihua?
February is the wettest month with about 125 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chihua?
The postal code of Chihua is 05110.