Ancash, Peru
Cuchos
Cuchos is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,948 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time11:57
9.31° S, 76.98° WElevation 2,948 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02330October: high / low14° / 4°
Rain this month103mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cuchos at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:42 · 18:0412 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:10Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in November
Coolest month2°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
147 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
20 mm of rain
Weather in Cuchos
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 35%
Today22 Oct19°8°2.3 mm
Fri23 Oct18°7°2.2 mm
Sat24 Oct18°9°3 mm
Sun25 Oct19°8°8.2 mm
Mon26 Oct18°7°5.8 mm
Tue27 Oct21°4°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°8°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°8°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct17°9°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct18°7°6.4 mm
When to go to Cuchos
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 47 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 53 | 42 | 36 | 33 |
| High | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 4° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 167 | 182 | 206 | 121 | 50 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 58 | 103 | 134 | 147 |
| Wet days | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 18 |
What's on in Cuchos
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Cuchos
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cuchos
Earthquakes around Cuchos
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195031magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record29within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 99 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 145 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 132 km
5.6Santa María del Valle 17 km ↖1964 · 94 km
Towns and villages around Cuchos
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Recrish0.5 kmSan Miguel0.5 kmRambrán1.1 kmVioc3.5 kmChequil3.5 kmPuyaumonte3.9 kmHuan Huash3.9 kmPonto Viejo4 kmEl Carmen4.4 kmCulluchaca4.5 kmSan Jorge4.6 kmLlahuin4.6 kmSan Juan4.7 kmYunguilla4.8 kmColcabamba4.8 kmQuinhuay4.9 kmLluclluc4.9 kmRosaspata5 kmTarapacá5.2 kmSan Martín de Mara5.3 kmGagahuaín5.8 kmSan Antonio5.8 kmSanta Rosa de Tinco5.9 kmTactavado6.2 kmCachi6.4 kmConín6.5 kmOcococha6.9 kmHuarangal7 kmPalca7 kmChacapampa7.2 kmBuena Vista7.3 kmCarhua Shirca7.3 kmPircay Cancha7.5 kmPampa Cabildo7.8 kmAcchas8 kmCascay8.2 kmCascay Alto8.5 kmContan9.2 kmAlacyacu9.5 kmTrebol Pampa9.6 kmVista Alegre9.8 kmParo9.9 kmPutun Yana10 kmAlcayán10 kmTaullí11 kmSaltana11 kmPuitosh11 kmAcejar Punta11 kmChaná11 kmQueroragra11 kmChacuspampa11 kmPutaca11 kmChupán11 kmLlihuán11 kmBuena Vista de Cachuna11 kmTumarín12 kmCochas12 kmPucajirca12 kmPiuroc12 kmCapillapampa12 kmMatibamba12 kmPariacancha12 kmJauyac12 kmTalariyoc12 kmTicllash12 kmHuaytuna13 kmPampacocha13 kmCallo13 kmHuacahuachac13 kmChacaragra13 kmShalla Cruz13 kmChambruco13 kmTacta13 kmHuaychumachay14 kmJactay14 kmCaballo Armanán14 kmUchupata14 kmSanta Rita14 kmHuariamazga14 kmVichón15 km
Postal code
02330
Places near Cuchos
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cuchos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cuchos.
What is the hottest month in Cuchos?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Cuchos?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cuchos?
December is the wettest month with about 147 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cuchos?
The postal code of Cuchos is 02330.