Puno, Peru
Faracane
Faracane is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,887 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold subtropical highland (Köppen Cwc), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time12:10
15.22° S, 69.68° WElevation 3,887 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21400October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month91mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Faracane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4112 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in October
Coolest month2°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
279 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Weather in Faracane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 69%
Today26 Oct14°6°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°6°6.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°5°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct16°6°
Fri30 Oct16°5°
Sat31 Oct16°5°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov16°6°
Mon2 Nov16°7°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov14°6°2.7 mm
When to go to Faracane
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 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 37 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 45 | 38 | 26 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 279 | 220 | 181 | 91 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 41 | 91 | 109 | 167 |
| Wet days | 21 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
What's on in Faracane
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Faracane
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Faracane
Earthquakes around Faracane
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195055magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record41within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 74 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 76 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 143 km
6.3Amarete 52 km →1956 · 127 km
Towns and villages around Faracane
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Vilquechico0.6 kmCoasia1.7 kmCotañe2 kmCarpa Iñacuya2 kmSucapuca3.5 kmLlachacata3.6 kmJamachiri3.9 kmMiajachi4 kmChejollani4.4 kmSicta Pampa4.6 kmTotorcuyo4.6 kmCacuña4.7 kmAltos Hilata4.7 kmMollapasa5.1 kmHuilincucho5.7 kmSacacane5.7 kmQuellahuyo5.9 kmNobasabi6.2 kmMuñapata6.6 kmChajachi6.8 kmSombreroni6.8 kmCatahui Chinquillaya6.9 kmCotapata Lirima7.1 kmQuinta Callacallani7.3 kmViscachani7.4 kmSinticuyo7.5 kmSisinahuyo7.6 kmSuca8 kmChacarapi8.1 kmHacienda Pacchane8.1 kmJonsani Pari8.2 kmAlcamarine8.5 kmChijuyo8.5 kmHuancané8.6 kmJachacolline8.7 kmSantiaguillo8.8 kmCajahuyo8.9 kmHacienda Soracucho8.9 kmSuaquello9.1 kmChacapata9.1 kmCotapata9.1 kmHuinihui9.4 kmLlachojane9.4 kmIsancuyo9.8 kmAntapata9.9 kmHuarizani9.9 kmQuishuarani9.9 kmLopiza10 kmHuancanehuyo10 kmTitili10 kmCalhcuyo10 kmJupachaca10 kmCalpacuyo11 kmMulluchini11 kmLuriata11 kmTiquitiqui11 kmTicani Cariquita11 kmChicasco11 kmTorune11 kmHuallatiri11 kmHacienda Japucollo11 kmCarcapata11 kmCalleparque12 kmTumuco Chacacruz12 kmHuilacollo12 kmBella Ojechaya12 kmChaca Cruz12 kmQuechaya12 kmKakachi12 kmVilaccollo12 kmAlto Challapa12 kmJarincache12 kmMicancuyo12 kmPiata12 kmNinakarka12 kmCaparaya12 kmTumanta Jinchuyo12 kmQuetuña12 kmJaviri13 kmPatapata13 km
Postal code
21400
Places near Faracane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Faracane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Faracane.
What is the hottest month in Faracane?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Faracane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Faracane?
January is the wettest month with about 279 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Faracane?
The postal code of Faracane is 21400.