Cajamarca Department, Peru
La Muchala
La Muchala is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 1,215 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:40
6.48° S, 79.22° WElevation 1,215 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06670October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month66mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Muchala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:53 · 18:1012 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:57Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in August
Coolest month15°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthMarch
252 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Weather in La Muchala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 81%
Today24 Oct21°18°13.3 mm
Sun25 Oct23°18°20.1 mm
Mon26 Oct21°17°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct20°17°20.5 mm
Wed28 Oct21°16°45.4 mm
Thu29 Oct20°17°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct21°17°1 mm
Sun1 Nov20°17°7.3 mm
When to go to La Muchala
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 | 64 | 58 | 53 | 68 | 87 | 94 | 96 | 96 | 92 | 77 | 71 | 66 |
| High | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Low | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 105 | 167 | 252 | 126 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 66 | 59 | 73 |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
What's on in La Muchala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Muchala
Earthquakes around La Muchala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195014magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 149 km
5.7San Andrés de Salitral 52 km ↙1970 · 143 km
5.5Sechura 57 km ↘1968 · 147 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 71 km
Towns and villages around La Muchala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Los Porongos1.4 kmChatuquis1.5 kmCupina2.2 kmPalo Blanco2.2 kmLa Capilla2.6 kmMutuy2.6 kmLa Toma2.8 kmLlonque3.1 kmLa Asunción3.3 kmLas Pampas4.6 kmSuccha Huangamarca4.6 kmRamalpon4.9 kmHuangamarca4.9 kmAgua Colorada5.8 kmEl Álamo6 kmMaychil6.1 kmCholoque6.3 kmEl Rejo6.4 kmLicupis6.4 kmShunsho6.8 kmSan Lorenzo6.8 kmChaupichana7 kmChauna7.1 kmTayapampa7.2 kmEl Horno7.3 kmEl Molino7.3 kmPotrerillo7.4 kmFundo San José7.5 kmLlagapampa7.5 kmTrapiche7.5 kmParedones7.6 kmChalimpuquio7.6 kmTimón7.6 kmChecopon7.8 kmSan Antonio7.9 kmChilanlan8.2 kmPopa8.3 kmSan Pablo8.3 kmHuanga Shanga8.3 kmHualanga8.4 kmCamellón8.4 kmChuniruni8.5 kmChacma8.6 kmMolino Viejo9 kmLimoncarro9.1 kmLa Succha9.2 kmEl Suso9.6 kmCucaracra9.8 kmParayracra9.8 kmChunis10 kmMolle10 kmUlimaco10 kmPampa del Lirio10 kmEl Espino10 kmLos Cuartos11 kmTocaj11 kmViscat11 kmPanales11 kmSauce Puquio11 kmMoche11 kmPaden11 kmZapote11 kmÁdope11 kmCarrizal11 kmCavache11 kmChapunis12 kmCulebrón12 kmSican12 kmChiriquipe12 kmSan Antonio12 kmCachil12 kmEl Guayabo13 kmChonta Cruz13 kmRumisapa13 kmLa Montaña13 kmCumbil13 kmYaque13 kmLluscapampa14 kmSan Juan de Cojín14 kmCascabamba14 km
Postal code
06670
Places near La Muchala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Muchala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Muchala.
What is the hottest month in La Muchala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in La Muchala?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Muchala?
March is the wettest month with about 252 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of La Muchala?
The postal code of La Muchala is 06670.