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Jalachaca

Jalachaca is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,611 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time16:05
14.48° S, 69.33° WElevation 3,611 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21390
The year in Jalachacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18October
October: high / low12° / 4°
Rain this month209mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Jalachaca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in December

Coolest month1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

413 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

71 mm of rain

Weather in Jalachaca

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct12°6°4.2 mm
Sat24 Oct12°5°2.6 mm
Sun25 Oct12°4°12.7 mm
Mon26 Oct9°4°13.5 mm
Tue27 Oct9°6°8.8 mm
Wed28 Oct8°4°35.2 mm
Thu29 Oct7°5°10.3 mm
Fri30 Oct8°5°13.2 mm
Sat31 Oct8°6°12.2 mm
Sun1 Nov11°5°5.4 mm

When to go to Jalachaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score121214172732384034181513
High12°12°12°11°11°10°9°10°11°12°12°12°
Low5°5°5°4°3°2°1°1°2°4°4°5°
Rain (mm)413365292192117797184124209247344
Wet days242220151210878151621

What's on in Jalachaca

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

Nature around Jalachaca

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 Jalachaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Jalachaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 69 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 117 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 114 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 92 km

Towns and villages around Jalachaca

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

Postal code

21390

Places near Jalachaca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jalachaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jalachaca.
What is the hottest month in Jalachaca?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Jalachaca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jalachaca?
January is the wettest month with about 413 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Jalachaca?
The postal code of Jalachaca is 21390.