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Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department, Peru

Cuchuchune

Cuchuchune is a locality in Moquegua Department, Peru, 4,459 m above sea level. It has a population of about 16. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now2°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population16
Local time18:58
16.38° S, 70.41° WElevation 4,459 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code18530
The year in Cuchuchuneweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low12° / -2°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Cuchuchune at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

138 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Weather in Cuchuchune

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

14-day forecast
2°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct11°1°
Sat31 Oct12°-1°
Sun1 Nov14°-1°
Mon2 Nov14°-2°
Tue3 Nov15°0°0.8 mm
Wed4 Nov16°1°
Thu5 Nov15°1°0.7 mm
Fri6 Nov12°3°3.7 mm
Sat7 Nov13°2°1.2 mm
Sun8 Nov14°3°3.1 mm

When to go to Cuchuchune

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score101119385557565656535019
High10°10°10°9°9°9°9°10°11°12°12°11°
Low0°0°0°-2°-4°-4°-4°-4°-3°-2°-1°0°
Rain (mm)152138101388641216293781
Wet days1617125101135513

What's on in Cuchuchune

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

Nature around Cuchuchune

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 Cuchuchune

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cuchuchune

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 34 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 142 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 126 km
6.2Yura 31 km ↑2008 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Cuchuchune

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

Postal code

18530

Places near Cuchuchune

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cuchuchune?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cuchuchune.
What is the hottest month in Cuchuchune?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Cuchuchune?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cuchuchune?
February is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cuchuchune?
The postal code of Cuchuchune is 18530.