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Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Ancash, Peru

Gorgash

Gorgash is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,058 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time09:54
8.86° S, 77.37° WElevation 3,058 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02265
The year in Gorgashweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low16° / 6°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gorgash at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in November

Coolest month5°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

122 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Weather in Gorgash

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°9°7.6 mm
Sat24 Oct19°10°9.7 mm
Sun25 Oct21°8°12.3 mm
Mon26 Oct20°9°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct21°8°2 mm
Wed28 Oct22°6°
Thu29 Oct22°9°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°10°18 mm
Sat31 Oct16°9°7.8 mm

When to go to Gorgash

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434140455564687266514745
High16°16°16°16°15°15°15°16°16°16°16°16°
Low7°8°7°7°6°5°4°5°6°6°7°7°
Rain (mm)14016219210636158134394107122
Wet days16181716128778131519

What's on in Gorgash

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

Nature around Gorgash

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 Gorgash

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gorgash

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 39 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 137 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 103 km
5.5Tocache 34 km ↘1998 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Gorgash

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

Postal code

02265

Places near Gorgash

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gorgash?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gorgash.
What is the hottest month in Gorgash?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Gorgash?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gorgash?
December is the wettest month with about 122 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Gorgash?
The postal code of Gorgash is 02265.