Cajamarca Department, Peru
La Pólvora
La Pólvora is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,299 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:47
7.54° S, 78.05° WElevation 3,299 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06345October: high / low18° / 7°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Pólvora at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:45 · 18:0712 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter65% · Moonrise 23:55Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in September
Coolest month8°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthMarch
181 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Weather in La Pólvora
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 81%
Today31 Oct19°9°11.6 mm
Sun1 Nov18°9°13.9 mm
Mon2 Nov16°8°7.6 mm
Tue3 Nov17°8°8.4 mm
Wed4 Nov17°8°8.4 mm
Thu5 Nov18°8°1.4 mm
Fri6 Nov16°8°9.5 mm
Sat7 Nov16°8°12.7 mm
Sun8 Nov16°8°5.1 mm
Mon9 Nov18°8°2.4 mm
When to go to La Pólvora
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 | 48 | 40 | 40 | 48 | 70 | 83 | 87 | 92 | 81 | 62 | 57 | 52 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 6° | 5° | 6° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 133 | 156 | 181 | 106 | 36 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 94 | 91 | 106 |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
What's on in La Pólvora
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around La Pólvora
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Pólvora
Earthquakes around La Pólvora
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195018magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record24within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 33 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 145 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 68 km
5.5Saposoa 23 km ←1972 · 142 km
Towns and villages around La Pólvora
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tangalbamba Alto2.3 kmLa Toma2.8 kmEl Ahijadero3 kmAyangay3.4 kmTangalbamba Bajo3.4 kmOtuto3.5 kmLa Tranca3.8 kmPiedra Grande3.8 kmSarin3.9 kmSan Elías4 kmChauchabamba4.3 kmCauday4.6 kmLa Esperanza4.6 kmJocos4.8 kmCoima4.8 kmQuebrada Honda4.9 kmSanta Rosa de Jocos5.1 kmChugurpata5.4 kmOgosgon5.8 kmHacienda Hualanga5.8 kmChichirpuquio5.9 kmChichir6 kmPaso Orco6.1 kmShocorco6.1 kmPingo6.3 kmMollepamba6.4 kmBellavista6.6 kmLucma Pamba7.2 kmCampana7.3 kmCochapamba7.7 kmPencacachin7.7 kmPampa Chica7.8 kmPonte7.8 kmMatibamba8.2 kmShinshe8.2 kmLa Pampa8.3 kmCungunday8.3 kmTicapampa8.3 kmPachicanga8.6 kmCajabamba8.7 kmLluchubamba8.7 kmChirimoyo8.7 kmLa Alameda8.8 kmQuillorco9 kmHuañimba9.1 kmBarrio Piura9.1 kmPurupamba9.4 kmMitopamba9.4 kmHuarhuarpamba9.5 kmAliso Monte9.6 kmRejo9.7 kmTres Cruces10 kmTacshana10 kmTinacorco10 kmMangallana Alta10 kmLa Merced11 kmChurucana11 kmEl Huayo11 kmIscocucho11 kmLos Ángeles11 kmParubamba11 kmSanta Elena11 kmCashapamba11 kmHuañimbita11 kmCushuro11 kmPomabamba11 kmQuingay Cruz11 kmMalcas11 kmPalo Amarillo11 kmLos Naranjos11 kmNuñumabamba11 kmCallash11 kmChaquicocha11 kmHigosbamba11 kmBellavista11 kmCondorcucho11 kmHacienda Primavera11 kmHichabamba11 kmSan Martín11 kmEl Loro12 km
Postal code
06345
Places near La Pólvora
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Pólvora?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Pólvora.
What is the hottest month in La Pólvora?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in La Pólvora?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Pólvora?
March is the wettest month with about 181 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of La Pólvora?
The postal code of La Pólvora is 06345.