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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Huashcayán

Huashcayán is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,380 m above sea level. It has a population of about 194. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population194
Local time19:04
8.99° S, 78.03° WElevation 2,380 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02740
The year in Huashcayánweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low19° / 9°
Rain this month54mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Huashcayán at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthMarch

189 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 45 km

Weather in Huashcayán

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct17°13°14.7 mm
Sat24 Oct17°12°15.2 mm
Sun25 Oct17°12°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct17°11°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct19°10°2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°10°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct16°10°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct17°9°3 mm
Sat31 Oct18°9°1 mm
Sun1 Nov17°9°3.5 mm

When to go to Huashcayán

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555047628290919385706152
High18°18°18°18°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°
Low10°10°10°10°9°9°8°8°9°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)121160189992984724546779
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Huashcayán

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

Monuments and museums in Huashcayán

All monuments

Nature around Huashcayán

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 Huashcayán

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Huashcayán

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 95 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 96 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 120 km
6.4Casma 87 km ↙1962 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Huashcayán

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

Postal code

02740

Places near Huashcayán

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Huashcayán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Huashcayán.
What is the hottest month in Huashcayán?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Huashcayán?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Huashcayán?
March is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Huashcayán?
The postal code of Huashcayán is 02740.