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Provincia de Pasco
Provincia de Pasco
Pasco, Peru

Jarcahuaca

Jarcahuaca is a locality in Pasco, Peru, 3,460 m above sea level. It has a population of about 142. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population142
Local time15:22
10.44° S, 76.21° WElevation 3,460 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code19120
The year in Jarcahuacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month70mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Jarcahuaca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

128 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Jarcahuaca

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°7°5.7 mm
Tue27 Oct18°6°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°8°3.1 mm
Thu29 Oct19°7°1.1 mm
Fri30 Oct20°8°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct18°7°0.9 mm
Sun1 Nov13°8°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov14°9°7.6 mm
Tue3 Nov15°8°11.5 mm
Wed4 Nov14°8°9 mm

When to go to Jarcahuaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score322929445359636762504434
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°14°14°15°15°14°
Low6°6°6°5°4°2°2°2°4°5°5°6°
Rain (mm)15214516272331814223770100128
Wet days1314141086556101115

What's on in Jarcahuaca

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

Nature around Jarcahuaca

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 Jarcahuaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Jarcahuaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 139 km
6.0San Ramón 31 km →1974 · 147 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 89 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Jarcahuaca

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

Postal code

19120

Places near Jarcahuaca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jarcahuaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jarcahuaca.
What is the hottest month in Jarcahuaca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Jarcahuaca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jarcahuaca?
December is the wettest month with about 128 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Jarcahuaca?
The postal code of Jarcahuaca is 19120.