Ancash, Peru
La Barbacoa
La Barbacoa is a locality in Ancash, Peru, close to the sea. It has a population of about 70. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population70
Local time03:21
8.92° S, 78.56° WElevation 108 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02800October: high / low21° / 16°
Rain this month3mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Barbacoa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:47 · 18:1012 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:52Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in March
Coolest month15°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
11 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 48 km
Weather in La Barbacoa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 88%
Today27 Oct30°24°
Wed28 Oct30°23°
Thu29 Oct30°24°
Fri30 Oct30°24°0.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°0.9 mm
Sun1 Nov30°23°
Mon2 Nov29°23°
Tue3 Nov28°23°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov27°22°3.9 mm
Thu5 Nov29°23°0.7 mm
When to go to La Barbacoa
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 | 75 | 66 | 60 | 79 | 92 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 95 | 85 | 81 | 77 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 7 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Sea | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in La Barbacoa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in La Barbacoa
Nature around La Barbacoa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Barbacoa
Earthquakes around La Barbacoa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195076magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 50 km
7.5Chimbote 123 km ↙1996 · 135 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 45 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 111 km
Towns and villages around La Barbacoa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Eusebio2.1 kmRinconada2.5 kmEl Castillo2.6 kmAlto Canal3.1 kmBajo Canal3.8 kmEl Cerillo3.8 kmAlto Perú4 kmCascajal Bajo4.2 kmEl Amunta5 kmLa Mora5.1 kmLabor5.2 kmLos Maquies5.8 kmLa Víbora5.8 kmTambo Real Nuevo5.8 kmValle El Progreso6 kmCascajal El Arenal6 kmTúpac Amaru6 kmCatorce Incas6.1 kmTambo Real Antiguo6.1 kmBuena Vista6.4 kmFundo Monte Campo6.6 kmPampa Alta de Vinzos7.1 kmFundo Lavandero7.1 kmSan Francisco7.2 kmLacramarca Baja7.4 kmFundo El Pinar7.5 kmMarilucaa7.7 kmHacienda San Dionicio7.7 kmFundo San Bartolo7.9 kmCascajal Alto8 kmSan Remblo8.2 kmRío Seco8.2 kmLa Toma8.5 kmCahuide8.5 kmEl Cruce8.8 kmHacienda La Huaca8.9 kmPampa Dura8.9 kmSan Juan de Vinzos9.1 kmCambio Puente9.2 kmFundo El Alto9.3 kmHuamancate9.3 kmCasa Colorada9.4 kmSanta Clemencia9.5 kmSanta9.7 kmLa Huaca III Sector9.7 kmChachapoyas9.8 kmFundo El Pacay9.9 kmVilla El Salvador11 kmFundo Pueblo Viejo11 kmSan Luis12 kmEl Pedregal12 kmPampa la Grama12 kmEl Porvenir12 kmPuerto Santa12 kmVinzos13 kmVeintitrés de Octubre13 kmSan José13 kmCerro Colorado13 kmLa Rinconada13 kmTúpac Amaru14 kmLa Chancadora15 kmLa Campiña15 km
Postal code
02800
Places near La Barbacoa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Barbacoa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Barbacoa.
What is the hottest month in La Barbacoa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in La Barbacoa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Barbacoa?
March is the wettest month with about 11 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near La Barbacoa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in October at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of La Barbacoa?
The postal code of La Barbacoa is 02800.