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Ancash, Peru

Jongos

Jongos is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,991 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:50
8.12° S, 77.78° WElevation 3,991 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02865
The year in Jongosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31October
October: high / low12° / 2°
Rain this month131mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Jongos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month0°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

234 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Weather in Jongos

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°6°1.3 mm
Sun25 Oct14°4°4.2 mm
Mon26 Oct12°4°13.1 mm
Tue27 Oct15°2°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct15°2°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°0°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°2°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct13°4°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov12°4°9.8 mm
Mon2 Nov15°5°4.5 mm

When to go to Jongos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score181412204152545948312820
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°12°12°13°12°
Low2°3°3°2°2°1°0°0°1°2°2°2°
Rain (mm)1651972341405022131953131139150
Wet days1314171385436111215

What's on in Jongos

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

Monuments and museums in Jongos

All monuments

Nature around Jongos

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 Jongos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Jongos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 92 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 77 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 123 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 19 km

Towns and villages around Jongos

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

Postal code

02865

Places near Jongos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jongos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jongos.
What is the hottest month in Jongos?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Jongos?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jongos?
March is the wettest month with about 234 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Jongos?
The postal code of Jongos is 02865.