Ancash, Peru
La Chancadora
La Chancadora is a locality in Ancash, Peru, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:33
9.04° S, 78.61° WElevation 50 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02811October: high / low19° / 16°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Chancadora at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 18:1012 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:16Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in February
Coolest month16°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
4 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 48 km
Weather in La Chancadora
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 64%
Today22 Oct28°23°
Fri23 Oct27°23°
Sat24 Oct26°23°
Sun25 Oct28°23°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct28°23°
Tue27 Oct28°23°
Wed28 Oct27°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°23°
Fri30 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°23°
When to go to La Chancadora
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 | 80 | 76 | 71 | 84 | 92 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 93 | 87 | 84 | 79 |
| High | 24° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° |
| Low | 20° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Sea | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in La Chancadora
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in La Chancadora
Nature around La Chancadora
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Chancadora
Earthquakes around La Chancadora
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195084magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 36 km
7.5Chimbote 123 km ↙1996 · 124 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 33 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 97 km
Towns and villages around La Chancadora
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Luis3.9 kmFundo El Pacay4.6 kmChimbote4.7 kmLa Campiña4.8 kmLa Huaca III Sector4.9 kmPampa la Grama4.9 kmFundo El Alto5.4 kmSanta5.4 kmFundo Casa Blanco5.5 kmHuamancate5.6 kmSanta Rosa5.7 kmSan José5.8 kmHacienda La Huaca5.9 kmHacienda Santa Clemencia5.9 kmFundo Santa Julia6.2 kmRío Seco6.4 kmPuerto Santa6.4 kmCasa Colorada6.7 kmSan Remblo6.8 kmTrez Cabezas6.8 kmMiraflores Bajo6.8 kmArenal6.8 kmHacienda San Dionicio6.9 kmFundo Pueblo Viejo7 kmFundo San Bartolo7.1 kmEl Cruce7.2 kmLa Rinconada7.2 kmEl Porvenir7.3 kmFundo El Pinar7.5 kmTúpac Amaru7.5 kmCambio Puente7.7 kmFundo Lavandero7.8 kmFundo Monte Campo8.1 kmVeintitrés de Octubre8.1 kmTambo Real Antiguo8.5 kmTambo Real Nuevo8.7 kmLa Playa8.9 kmSanta Clemencia9.2 kmTres de Octubre9.6 kmTangay Medio10 kmTangay Bajo Mochica10 kmVilla María Baja11 kmAlto Perú11 kmLacramarca Baja11 kmBajo Canal11 kmEl Cerillo11 kmAlto Canal12 kmVilla María Alta12 kmPampa Dura12 kmEl Castillo12 kmOscar Baca Peréz12 kmTúpac Amaru12 kmLa Mora12 kmCascajal El Arenal13 kmVilla El Salvador14 kmSan Eusebio14 kmChachapoyas14 kmLa Barbacoa15 kmCatorce Incas15 km
Postal code
02811
Places near La Chancadora
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Chancadora?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Chancadora.
What is the hottest month in La Chancadora?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in La Chancadora?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Chancadora?
March is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
How warm is the sea near La Chancadora?
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 Chancadora?
The postal code of La Chancadora is 02811.