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Provincia de Celendín
Provincia de Celendín
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Chimuch

Chimuch is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,380 m above sea level. It has a population of about 483 (2017). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population483
Local time22:51
6.51° S, 78.33° WElevation 2,380 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes06260–06261
The year in Chimuchweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month130mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chimuch at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

200 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

26 mm of rain

Weather in Chimuch

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°14°6.9 mm
Sat24 Oct20°13°9.5 mm
Sun25 Oct21°14°11.7 mm
Mon26 Oct22°14°12.3 mm
Tue27 Oct19°14°13.2 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°11.2 mm
Thu29 Oct19°13°23.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°14°27.7 mm
Sat31 Oct20°14°15.7 mm
Sun1 Nov19°13°8.3 mm

When to go to Chimuch

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585248597486909180656358
High19°18°19°19°19°18°19°19°19°19°19°19°
Low12°12°12°12°11°11°10°10°11°11°11°11°
Rain (mm)1401462001166441262966130115116
Wet days1113171173225101012

What's on in Chimuch

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

Monuments and museums in Chimuch

All monuments

Nature around Chimuch

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 Chimuch

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimuch

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Rioja 12 km ↗1991 · 149 km
6.6Rioja 8 km ↖1990 · 134 km
6.5Rioja 5 km ↗1991 · 143 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 100 km

Towns and villages around Chimuch

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

Postal codes

06260–06261

Places near Chimuch

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimuch?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimuch.
What is the hottest month in Chimuch?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimuch?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimuch?
March is the wettest month with about 200 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chimuch?
Chimuch has 2 postal codes: 06260–06261.