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Ancash, Peru

Chinchipi

Chinchipi is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,129 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time14:37
10.07° S, 77.52° WElevation 3,129 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02495
The year in Chinchipiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low15° / 8°
Rain this month45mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chinchipi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in March

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

94 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chinchipi

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct14°9°23.8 mm
Mon26 Oct16°8°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct15°5°0.6 mm
Wed28 Oct15°7°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct14°6°3.8 mm
Fri30 Oct15°7°3 mm
Sat31 Oct16°8°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov12°7°13.2 mm
Mon2 Nov12°9°8.8 mm
Tue3 Nov12°10°13.9 mm

When to go to Chinchipi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545352657681808380686251
High15°16°16°16°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°
Low8°8°8°8°7°7°7°7°8°8°8°8°
Rain (mm)1481902541242442420457094
Wet days677542212458

What's on in Chinchipi

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chinchipi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chinchipi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 124 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 90 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 135 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Chinchipi

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

Postal code

02495

Places near Chinchipi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chinchipi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chinchipi.
What is the hottest month in Chinchipi?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Chinchipi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chinchipi?
December is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chinchipi?
The postal code of Chinchipi is 02495.