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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Chunis

Chunis is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,755 m above sea level. It has a population of about 55. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population55
Local time21:54
6.42° S, 79.29° WElevation 2,755 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06675
The year in Chunisweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month65mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chunis at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

271 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Chunis

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct15°11°10.8 mm
Sat24 Oct14°10°13.3 mm
Sun25 Oct15°11°20.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°10°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct12°9°20.5 mm
Wed28 Oct13°9°45.4 mm
Thu29 Oct13°10°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct14°10°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct14°9°1 mm
Sun1 Nov12°9°7.3 mm

When to go to Chunis

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score473734497282848781635550
High15°15°15°15°15°16°16°16°16°16°16°15°
Low7°8°8°8°7°7°7°7°7°7°6°6°
Rain (mm)11017027113341126622656176
Wet days11131611532248911

What's on in Chunis

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 Chunis

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chunis

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 145 km
6.3Monsefú 70 km ←2007 · 147 km
5.7San Andrés de Salitral 52 km ↙1970 · 133 km
5.5Sechura 57 km ↘1968 · 138 km

Towns and villages around Chunis

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

Postal code

06675

Places near Chunis

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chunis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chunis.
What is the hottest month in Chunis?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Chunis?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chunis?
March is the wettest month with about 271 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chunis?
The postal code of Chunis is 06675.