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Ancash
Ancash, Peru

Colca

Colca is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,339 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population13
Local time01:35
10.11° S, 77.48° WElevation 2,339 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02490
The year in Colcaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Colca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthDecember

87 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Colca

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 0 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct17°13°24.2 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°2.8 mm
Tue27 Oct19°9°1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°7°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°11°5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°8°2 mm
Sat31 Oct18°7°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov15°7°6.8 mm
Mon2 Nov15°10°4.9 mm

When to go to Colca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565453718289909289756452
High18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°
Low10°10°10°10°10°9°9°10°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)1371762321112241418416587
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Colca

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 Colca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Colca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 125 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 89 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 136 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 124 km

Towns and villages around Colca

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

Postal code

02490

Places near Colca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Colca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Colca.
What is the hottest month in Colca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Colca?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Colca?
December is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Colca?
The postal code of Colca is 02490.