Puno, Peru
Cura
Cura is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,901 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time12:36
15.03° S, 70.08° WElevation 3,901 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21166October: high / low15° / 2°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cura at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4212 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month15°C
Average high in September
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthFebruary
191 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Weather in Cura
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 14 km/h · humidity 34%
Today25 Oct18°5°9.2 mm
Mon26 Oct13°4°15 mm
Tue27 Oct15°4°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°3°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct16°3°
Fri30 Oct17°4°
Sat31 Oct16°5°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov16°6°
Mon2 Nov16°6°3.4 mm
Tue3 Nov17°5°3.9 mm
When to go to Cura
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 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 53 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 78 | 62 | 57 | 31 |
| High | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 4° | 2° | 0° | -2° | -3° | -1° | 1° | 2° | 4° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 243 | 191 | 164 | 74 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 85 | 104 | 149 |
| Wet days | 16 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
What's on in Cura
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Cura
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cura
Earthquakes around Cura
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195062magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record46within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 148 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 27 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 37 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 97 km
Towns and villages around Cura
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Nueva Ezperanza1.5 kmCurayllo1.9 kmSanta María2 kmPantin Pantini2.8 kmYuraj Chupa3.1 kmHacienda Rancho Chico4.2 kmSan Miguel4.3 kmCcalla4.5 kmAlto Ccalla5.2 kmPucara5.3 kmKeska5.4 kmPicaflor Cututuni5.5 kmBajo San Miguel5.9 kmMilllipunco5.9 kmCaacunca6 kmCentral Esmeralda7.1 kmAlto Huaraconi7.7 kmRosario Central7.8 kmLizandro Luna7.8 kmCopilatani8 kmHuata8.1 kmSan Antonio Accopata8.3 kmAlto Jilahuata8.3 kmTercer Sahuacasi8.5 kmPunchuchupa8.6 kmHuayllani Veinte8.7 kmKatachilla8.8 kmArapasi8.8 kmSollocota8.9 kmChimpapata8.9 kmRucano8.9 kmAlto Trinamayo8.9 kmSengundo Jilahuta9.1 kmTiruyo9.1 kmEstanco de la Sal9.6 kmCollpani9.7 kmTacahuati9.9 kmOrccoypina9.9 kmCompi10 kmAnexo Sahuacasi Tres11 kmSan Mateo Cuturi11 kmSegundo Choquechambi11 kmIscayapi11 kmSan Fernando11 kmHacienda Huacoto11 kmRukus11 kmYajchata11 kmLlactachaura11 kmPampa Grande11 kmPrimer Jilauta11 kmChapani11 kmIpacuni11 kmLlacharapi Chico12 kmAccorani12 kmRinconada12 kmYanico Cuturi12 kmLlacharapi12 kmTrapiche12 kmLlacharapi Grande12 kmHacienda Achusita12 kmSegundo Sahuacasi12 kmUnión Rukus13 kmChiña Chiña13 kmLa Villa13 kmCanco13 kmCamsani13 kmSacacani13 kmQuera13 kmCampuco13 kmTercer Jilahuata13 kmPasinchani13 kmAgua Milagro13 kmPucacancha14 kmLagunillas14 kmSan José de Racasco14 kmPrimer Choquechambi14 kmGergachi14 kmMataro Chico14 kmChacapunta14 kmCallapani14 km
Postal code
21166
Places near Cura
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cura?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cura.
What is the hottest month in Cura?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Cura?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cura?
February is the wettest month with about 191 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cura?
The postal code of Cura is 21166.