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Corongo
Coñocranra
Coñocranra
Ancash, Peru

Corongo

Corongo is a village in Ancash, Peru, 2,594 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,269 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,269
Local time12:22
8.58° S, 77.92° WElevation 2,594 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02218
The year in Corongoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month95mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Corongo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

218 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Corongo

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°8°3.8 mm
Fri23 Oct16°10°17 mm
Sat24 Oct15°9°18.2 mm
Sun25 Oct14°10°15.5 mm
Mon26 Oct18°9°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°5°
Thu29 Oct16°5°2 mm
Fri30 Oct17°7°1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°9°6.4 mm

When to go to Corongo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555249648089919387716152
High17°18°18°18°18°18°18°19°18°18°18°18°
Low8°9°9°8°8°7°6°7°8°8°8°8°
Rain (mm)1491812181193914693795103117
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Corongo

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

Outdoors around Corongo

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

Termales de AticaraHot springs & thermal baths
1.8 km

Nature around Corongo

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 Corongo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Corongo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 127 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 124 km
6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 131 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Corongo

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

Corongo from above

Postal code

02218

Getting to Corongo

FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHM
92 km
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRU
143 km
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJA
173 km

Places near Corongo

Places with a climate like Corongo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Corongo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Corongo.
What is the hottest month in Corongo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Corongo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Corongo?
March is the wettest month with about 218 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Corongo?
The postal code of Corongo is 02218.