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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Colcap

Colcap is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 1,806 m above sea level. It has a population of about 293. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population293
Local time21:42
8.98° S, 78.06° WElevation 1,806 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02740
The year in Colcapweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month47mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Colcap at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in August

Coolest month13°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthMarch

171 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 43 km

Weather in Colcap

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct19°15°14.7 mm
Sat24 Oct19°15°15.2 mm
Sun25 Oct20°14°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct20°13°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°2 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°11°3 mm
Sat31 Oct20°11°1 mm
Sun1 Nov19°11°3.5 mm

When to go to Colcap

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555047638290919385706152
High21°20°20°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°
Low12°13°13°12°12°11°10°11°11°12°11°12°
Rain (mm)107146171892674621475868
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Colcap

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

Monuments and museums in Colcap

All monuments

Nature around Colcap

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 Colcap

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Colcap

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 92 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 93 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 119 km
6.4Casma 87 km ↙1962 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Colcap

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

Postal code

02740

Places near Colcap

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Colcap?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Colcap.
What is the hottest month in Colcap?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Colcap?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Colcap?
March is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Colcap?
The postal code of Colcap is 02740.