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Chiquián
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Ancash, Peru

Chiquián

Chiquián is a village in Ancash, Peru, 3,381 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,641 (2020). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3,641
Local time09:40
10.15° S, 77.16° WElevation 3,381 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02413
The year in Chiquiánweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low14° / 4°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chiquián at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in February

Coolest month2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

106 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Chiquián

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct15°6°8.3 mm
Fri23 Oct15°4°10 mm
Sat24 Oct14°6°16.2 mm
Sun25 Oct13°6°18.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°11.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°5°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°3°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct14°4°11.3 mm
Fri30 Oct15°4°12.2 mm
Sat31 Oct15°4°9.8 mm

When to go to Chiquián

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score383533485868697264524434
High14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Low4°5°5°4°3°2°2°2°3°4°4°4°
Rain (mm)13716119110329958286085106
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Chiquián

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

Outdoors around Chiquián

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Mirador Chiquian - HuayhuashViewpoints
0.7 km
Wildcamping spotCamp sites
15 km

Nature around Chiquián

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 Chiquián

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chiquián

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 116 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 132 km
6.0Paramonga 24 km ←1963 · 114 km
5.9Huacho 17 km ↙1991 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Chiquián

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

Chiquián from above

Postal code

02413

Getting to Chiquián

Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
109 km
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHM
187 km
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
208 km

Places near Chiquián

Places with a climate like Chiquián

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chiquián?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiquián.
What is the hottest month in Chiquián?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiquián?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiquián?
December is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chiquián?
The postal code of Chiquián is 02413.