Lambayeque, Peru
El Orcón
El Orcón is a locality in Lambayeque, Peru. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:30
6.50° S, 79.88° WElevation 41 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Orcón at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:1312 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:51Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in February
Coolest month16°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
52 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
within 23 km
Weather in El Orcón
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 86%
Today26 Oct31°24°
Tue27 Oct32°24°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°3.2 mm
Thu29 Oct31°23°
Fri30 Oct31°24°
Sat31 Oct31°24°
Sun1 Nov32°23°
Mon2 Nov32°24°
Tue3 Nov31°24°
When to go to El Orcón
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 | 49 | 38 | 30 | 55 | 80 | 92 | 96 | 96 | 91 | 75 | 68 | 59 |
| High | 31° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° |
| Low | 21° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 16 | 26 | 52 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
What's on in El Orcón
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in El Orcón
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over El Orcón
Earthquakes around El Orcón
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195043magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record17within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Mórrope 104 km ←1960 · 118 km
6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 85 km
6.3Monsefú 70 km ←2007 · 87 km
6.1Sechura 34 km ↓2009 · 133 km
Towns and villages around El Orcón
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fanfurri0 kmPuente Tabla1 kmTabacal1 kmTrope1.5 kmTayme1.6 kmCruz Blanca1.6 kmTumbo1.7 kmSanta Beatriz1.8 kmLa Parra1.8 kmLa Playa2 kmCundes2.3 kmSan Bernadino2.4 kmSanta Elva2.4 kmGranja Militar2.6 kmSásape2.7 kmEl Pavo2.7 kmSanta Isabel2.7 kmCompuerta Marcelo2.7 kmLa Pajara3 kmLa Pintada3 kmCabrejos3.2 kmCerro Cueto3.2 kmHuaca del Muerto3.3 kmHauca del Muerto3.4 kmPozitos3.7 kmHuacatina4 kmHuaca Quemada4 kmMaravillas4.1 kmPayesa4.1 kmSancarranquilla4.1 kmIllimo4.2 kmCirhuelito4.3 kmNancolan4.3 kmSan Juan de Illimo4.6 kmSanchez4.7 kmLos Pozitos4.7 kmLos Paches5.2 kmCruz Verde5.2 kmPuplan5.2 kmCulpón Bajo5.3 kmMonsalve5.3 kmLa Raya5.6 kmSan Martin5.6 kmTúcume Viejo5.7 kmLas Juntas5.8 kmLa Blasa5.8 kmLa Tranca5.8 kmLas Majadas5.8 kmConcha5.9 kmEl Pozo5.9 kmRonchita6.2 kmTranca Sasape6.2 kmCruce Morales6.2 kmSanta Trinidad6.3 kmSapame6.3 kmFernandez6.3 kmTamarindo6.4 kmHuaca Culpón Alto6.5 kmPared6.6 kmChepito6.6 kmSanjón6.6 kmEl Carrizo6.7 kmTamarindo6.7 kmTrapiche Bronce6.7 kmTeromotal6.7 kmTizal6.9 kmLos Sequiones6.9 kmSan Antonio7 kmLa Viuda7 kmHuaca de Barro7.4 kmLa Laguna7.4 kmLa Piedra7.4 kmEscute7.4 kmPunto Uno7.4 kmLos Coronados7.5 kmEl Alamo7.6 kmCaracucho7.6 kmTranca Fanupe7.7 kmHuaca Rivera7.8 kmLa Piedra7.8 km
Places near El Orcón
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Orcón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Orcón.
What is the hottest month in El Orcón?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in El Orcón?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Orcón?
March is the wettest month with about 52 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.