Arequipa, Peru
Huarichancara
Huarichancara is a village in Arequipa, Peru, 4,451 m above sea level. It has a population of about 4,445. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population4,445
Local time08:33
15.64° S, 71.06° WElevation 4,451 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04220October: high / low12° / -3°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Huarichancara at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:4512 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 14:43Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month12°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-5°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
196 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
5 mm of rain
Weather in Huarichancara
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 41%
Today22 Oct15°-3°8 mm
Fri23 Oct13°0°13.3 mm
Sat24 Oct14°1°5.5 mm
Sun25 Oct13°0°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct9°-1°4.8 mm
Tue27 Oct12°-3°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct11°-1°1 mm
Thu29 Oct11°-2°
Fri30 Oct13°-4°
Sat31 Oct14°-3°
When to go to Huarichancara
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 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 53 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 52 | 45 | 20 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 11° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 0° | -2° | -4° | -5° | -5° | -5° | -4° | -3° | -2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 196 | 181 | 160 | 48 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 41 | 58 | 109 |
| Wet days | 18 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13 |
What's on in Huarichancara
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Huarichancara
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Huarichancara
Earthquakes around Huarichancara
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950131magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record68within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 116 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 142 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 104 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 112 km
Towns and villages around Huarichancara
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Palca1.5 kmChicullata1.8 kmHacienda Precentación2.4 kmIglesia Mocco2.4 kmMorocaqui2.6 kmCcaccenccolla2.8 kmVizcachane3.1 kmLurimayo3.2 kmInfernillo3.3 kmAntaccollo3.4 kmTahuacollo3.5 kmQuitiluyo3.8 kmCachipujo4.1 kmHacienda Colca4.2 kmMamañahuiña4.3 kmYurac Ccacca4.4 kmPucara4.4 kmCapichaca4.7 kmVeluyo4.8 kmPillone4.8 kmApacheta4.8 kmLa Capilla5 kmAnac-Huito5 kmUrayhuito5.5 kmHuahuane5.5 kmPlanta de Bombeo5.6 kmSuytocancha5.9 kmTocra Huaraya6 kmCapichaca6.1 kmHuiscachani6.1 kmOccopalca6.4 kmPeña Blanca6.5 kmPalomane6.7 kmAncamani6.8 kmCcanaseta6.9 kmMañascaycho6.9 kmCajatambo6.9 kmJunimata7 kmVelascotaña7 kmAnccontaña7.1 kmApacheta7.3 kmHuara7.3 kmPucho7.6 kmMarcachata7.9 kmVelahuaraya7.9 kmPampa Ccenco8 kmUrayjayune8.1 kmCristóbal8.1 kmCcalluyo8.4 kmPampa Quiviri8.5 kmSayto Occo8.5 kmHuarayane8.5 kmJayuni8.6 kmHuaruyo8.6 kmJuntotaña8.8 kmVeluyo8.8 kmPucaccacca9 kmQuiscasinca9 kmLarahuito9.1 kmSipi9.2 kmJaurillane9.2 kmPurunta9.3 kmViscachane9.4 kmTalcutaña9.5 kmVisalluyo9.5 kmIncuyo9.7 kmPatahua9.8 kmMantarhuyo10 kmOrnillo11 kmCanllutaña11 kmCcallaccalla11 kmMantarpujo11 kmTaralla11 kmAnduyu11 kmQuiscapampa11 kmTocroyo11 kmSayachuncho11 kmCalacala11 kmMosoc-Cancha11 kmPacta12 km
Huarichancara from above
Around Huarichancara20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Laguna Blanca, ArequipaNature5.6 kmLaguna del Indio - Dique de los EspañolesNature14 kmLaguna AccoyaneNature16 kmLaguna Pisco CcochaNature18 kmLaguna MamacochaNature18 kmLaguna TacamaniNature19 kmQullqi Q'awaMountain38 kmKunturi (Cusco)Mountain37 kmMamañawiMountain34 kmUturunqani (Lampa)Mountain33 kmChunkara (Puno)Mountain29 kmKuntur Sayana (Puno)Mountain30 kmCruzero AltoStation22 kmImataStation22 kmVizcachanePlace24 kmChivayPlace58 kmHuarancantePlace45 kmJatun OrcochiriPlace33 kmPucaraPlace57 kmSanta LucíaPlace49 km
Postal code
04220
Getting to Huarichancara
Rodríguez Ballón International AirportAQP
95 kmInca Manco Capac International AirportJUL
99 kmGeneral Jorge Fernandez Maldon AirportILQ
231 kmCruzero AltoRailway station
22 kmImataRailway station
22 kmPlaces near Huarichancara
Places with a climate like Huarichancara
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Huarichancara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Huarichancara.
What is the hottest month in Huarichancara?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Huarichancara?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Huarichancara?
January is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Huarichancara?
The postal code of Huarichancara is 04220.