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Junin, Peru

Chupaca

Chupaca is a small town in Junin, Peru, 3,254 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,877 (2020). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,877
Local time11:38
12.07° S, 75.28° WElevation 3,254 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes12455–12456, 12465
The year in Chupacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low16° / 6°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chupaca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in November

Coolest month4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

152 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 8.4 km

Weather in Chupaca

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°7°9.3 mm
Fri23 Oct20°10°14.8 mm
Sat24 Oct20°10°14.5 mm
Sun25 Oct21°8°3.3 mm
Mon26 Oct17°9°3.7 mm
Tue27 Oct21°6°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct21°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°9°
Fri30 Oct21°9°
Sat31 Oct21°9°5.4 mm

When to go to Chupaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score403736587375818375666147
High15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°16°16°16°
Low7°7°7°7°5°4°3°4°5°6°6°7°
Rain (mm)1681661526624121522539495147
Wet days1315187431136611

What's on in Chupaca

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

Monuments and museums in Chupaca

All monuments

Outdoors around Chupaca

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Mirador ShapishViewpoints
0.9 km
Recreo Campestre Luisa MariaCamp sites
1.4 km
Cerrito de la LibertadViewpoints
1.7 km
Los Mates BuriladosTheme parks
3.8 km
Camping WasillayCamp sites
13 km

Nature around Chupaca

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 Chupaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chupaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 100 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 30 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 143 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Chupaca

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

Chupaca from above

Postal codes

12455–1245612465

Getting to Chupaca

Francisco Carle AirportJAU
38 km
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYP
168 km
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
199 km
HuancayoRailway station
8.4 km
Nueva Estacion por HuancavelicaRailway station
8.5 km
ConcepciónRailway station
17 km

Places near Chupaca

Places with a climate like Chupaca

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chupaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chupaca.
What is the hottest month in Chupaca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Chupaca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chupaca?
March is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chupaca?
Chupaca has 3 postal codes: 12455–12456, 12465.