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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Chungur

Chungur is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,685 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:58
7.30° S, 78.20° WElevation 2,685 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Chungurweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chungur at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

162 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chungur

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°10°5 mm
Fri23 Oct21°11°10.3 mm
Sat24 Oct21°13°12.2 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°7.7 mm
Mon26 Oct22°9°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct21°8°3.6 mm
Wed28 Oct23°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°11°1 mm
Fri30 Oct21°9°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°11.2 mm

When to go to Chungur

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score625854658493969689716663
High19°18°18°18°19°18°19°20°20°19°19°19°
Low10°11°11°10°10°9°8°8°9°10°9°10°
Rain (mm)12514016290331571032858697
Wet days1213171163224101112

What's on in Chungur

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 Chungur

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chungur

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 35 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 143 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 98 km
5.5Saposoa 23 km ←1972 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Chungur

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

Places near Chungur

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chungur?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chungur.
What is the hottest month in Chungur?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Chungur?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chungur?
March is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.