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Pasco, Peru

Huachón

Huachón is a village in Pasco, Peru, 3,384 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,221 (2017). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,221
Local time10:20
10.64° S, 75.95° WElevation 3,384 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes19220, 19420
The year in Huachónweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low14° / 4°
Rain this month114mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Huachón at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in November

Coolest month2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

187 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

32 mm of rain

Weather in Huachón

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Showers · wind 3 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct14°6°8.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°2°6.6 mm
Wed28 Oct16°4°6.2 mm
Thu29 Oct17°5°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct16°5°1.9 mm
Sat31 Oct14°5°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov13°7°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov13°6°5.6 mm
Tue3 Nov9°8°10.2 mm

When to go to Huachón

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score433834485853606259575339
High14°14°14°13°13°12°12°13°13°14°14°14°
Low5°6°5°5°4°3°2°2°3°4°5°5°
Rain (mm)192176187965437324270114133166
Wet days89105352234510

What's on in Huachón

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

Nature around Huachón

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 Huachón

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Huachón

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Satipo 73 km ↑1982 · 137 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 129 km
6.0San Ramón 31 km →1974 · 112 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 86 km

Towns and villages around Huachón

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

Huachón from above

Postal codes

1922019420

Getting to Huachón

Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
89 km
Francisco Carle AirportJAU
138 km
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
200 km

Places near Huachón

Places with a climate like Huachón

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Huachón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Huachón.
What is the hottest month in Huachón?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Huachón?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Huachón?
March is the wettest month with about 187 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Huachón?
Huachón has 2 postal codes: 19220, 19420.