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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Chihuaín

Chihuaín is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 1,903 m above sea level. It has a population of about 8. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population8
Local time00:00
8.77° S, 78.08° WElevation 1,903 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02820
The year in Chihuaínweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low22° / 11°
Rain this month50mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chihuaín at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

166 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 58 km

Weather in Chihuaín

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°16°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct23°16°7.8 mm
Mon26 Oct24°16°25.1 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°27.3 mm
Wed28 Oct23°13°11.3 mm
Thu29 Oct22°15°16.7 mm
Fri30 Oct24°15°4.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°12°2 mm
Sun1 Nov24°12°1.5 mm

When to go to Chihuaín

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585450668390919387726455
High21°20°20°21°21°21°21°22°22°22°22°21°
Low12°12°12°12°11°11°10°11°11°11°11°12°
Rain (mm)100142166852583621505766
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Chihuaín

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

Monuments and museums in Chihuaín

All monuments

Nature around Chihuaín

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 Chihuaín

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chihuaín

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 100 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 98 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 138 km
6.2Chimbote 60 km ↙1970 · 125 km

Towns and villages around Chihuaín

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

Postal code

02820

Places near Chihuaín

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chihuaín?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chihuaín.
What is the hottest month in Chihuaín?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Chihuaín?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chihuaín?
March is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chihuaín?
The postal code of Chihuaín is 02820.