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Ancash, Peru

Chiriac

Chiriac is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,560 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:08
9.73° S, 77.46° WElevation 3,560 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02405
The year in Chiriacweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chiriac at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in March

Coolest month3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

105 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Chiriac

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct18°4°
Sat31 Oct17°2°1.1 mm
Sun1 Nov17°4°8.6 mm
Mon2 Nov17°6°9.3 mm
Tue3 Nov18°5°8.8 mm
Wed4 Nov17°7°6.4 mm
Thu5 Nov18°6°9.8 mm
Fri6 Nov16°6°7.3 mm
Sat7 Nov18°4°6.8 mm
Sun8 Nov16°7°9.7 mm

When to go to Chiriac

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score302727394955596154433428
High13°13°13°13°13°12°12°13°13°13°13°13°
Low4°4°4°4°3°3°2°2°3°4°3°4°
Rain (mm)14917323713837838336891105
Wet days131414119755691216

What's on in Chiriac

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 Chiriac

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chiriac

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 123 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 126 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 101 km
6.0Huarmey 44 km ←1970 · 128 km

Towns and villages around Chiriac

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

Postal code

02405

Places near Chiriac

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chiriac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiriac.
What is the hottest month in Chiriac?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiriac?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiriac?
December is the wettest month with about 105 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chiriac?
The postal code of Chiriac is 02405.