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Provincia de Caylloma
Provincia de Caylloma
Arequipa, Peru

Cuchopalca

Cuchopalca is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 4,590 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population6
Local time13:39
15.30° S, 71.55° WElevation 4,590 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04185
The year in Cuchopalcaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low11° / -3°
Rain this month52mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Cuchopalca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month11°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

285 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Weather in Cuchopalca

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct15°-1°5.9 mm
Fri23 Oct13°0°8.6 mm
Sat24 Oct9°0°5.8 mm
Sun25 Oct13°-1°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct9°-1°6.7 mm
Tue27 Oct11°-3°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°-3°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°-4°
Fri30 Oct14°-4°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct14°-2°0.5 mm

When to go to Cuchopalca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score7810365355575752453714
High10°10°10°10°9°8°9°10°10°11°11°11°
Low-1°-1°-1°-2°-5°-6°-6°-6°-5°-3°-2°-1°
Rain (mm)285264231781511822345274160
Wet days1919175211035714

What's on in Cuchopalca

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

Nature around Cuchopalca

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 Cuchopalca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cuchopalca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 141 km
6.5Huambo 41 km ←1984 · 111 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 125 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Cuchopalca

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

Postal code

04185

Places near Cuchopalca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cuchopalca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cuchopalca.
What is the hottest month in Cuchopalca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Cuchopalca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cuchopalca?
January is the wettest month with about 285 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cuchopalca?
The postal code of Cuchopalca is 04185.