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Provincia de Huaraz
Provincia de Huaraz
Ancash, Peru

Chontayoc

Chontayoc is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,105 m above sea level. It has a population of about 294. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population294
Local time04:48
9.46° S, 77.55° WElevation 3,105 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02000
The year in Chontayocweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chontayoc at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in November

Coolest month5°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

89 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Chontayoc

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct24°9°
Wed28 Oct23°8°
Thu29 Oct23°10°
Fri30 Oct24°9°
Sat31 Oct24°8°
Sun1 Nov24°9°7 mm
Mon2 Nov22°11°8.1 mm
Tue3 Nov22°11°11.7 mm
Wed4 Nov17°12°16.4 mm
Thu5 Nov17°12°19.7 mm

When to go to Chontayoc

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555351647583828679696051
High17°17°17°17°17°16°16°17°17°17°17°17°
Low8°8°8°7°6°5°5°5°6°7°7°7°
Rain (mm)121138180972863832698689
Wet days1011118633347912

What's on in Chontayoc

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

Monuments and museums in Chontayoc

All monuments

Nature around Chontayoc

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 Chontayoc

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chontayoc

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 144 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 145 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 126 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Chontayoc

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

Postal code

02000

Places near Chontayoc

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chontayoc?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chontayoc.
What is the hottest month in Chontayoc?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Chontayoc?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chontayoc?
December is the wettest month with about 89 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chontayoc?
The postal code of Chontayoc is 02000.