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Ayacucho, Peru

Chontay

Chontay is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 4,115 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population5
Local time08:54
14.43° S, 74.35° WElevation 4,115 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05530
The year in Chontayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low12° / -2°
Rain this month66mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chontay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

180 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

9 mm of rain

Weather in Chontay

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Showers · wind 2 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°1°9.7 mm
Sun25 Oct13°4°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°3°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct14°-2°1 mm
Wed28 Oct13°-1°1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°-3°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct14°-3°1 mm
Sat31 Oct16°-1°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov15°-2°1 mm
Mon2 Nov16°-1°

When to go to Chontay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141615385656596158443818
High11°12°11°11°11°10°10°11°11°12°12°12°
Low1°2°1°0°-3°-3°-4°-3°-3°-2°-1°0°
Rain (mm)171180153432091423376662108
Wet days1921188420137815

What's on in Chontay

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

Nature around Chontay

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 Chontay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chontay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Vista Alegre 20 km ↘1960 · 85 km
6.8Chalhuanca 49 km ↙2014 · 86 km
6.7Coracora 47 km ↑2026 · 80 km
6.4Ica 15 km ↘2012 · 141 km

Towns and villages around Chontay

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

Postal code

05530

Places near Chontay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chontay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chontay.
What is the hottest month in Chontay?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the coldest month in Chontay?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chontay?
February is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chontay?
The postal code of Chontay is 05530.