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Provincia de Lampa
Provincia de Lampa
Puno, Peru

Larkas

Larkas is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,892 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time06:49
15.23° S, 70.23° WElevation 3,892 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21135
The year in Larkasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low16° / 3°
Rain this month82mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Larkas at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in September

Coolest month3°C

Average low in April

Wettest monthFebruary

188 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 25 km

Weather in Larkas

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct19°5°5.6 mm
Sat24 Oct18°6°6.3 mm
Sun25 Oct20°6°5.6 mm
Mon26 Oct15°5°9 mm
Tue27 Oct17°3°1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°3°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°4°
Fri30 Oct20°5°
Sat31 Oct20°4°0.5 mm

When to go to Larkas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score303239597578808382686438
High14°14°14°14°14°14°15°15°16°16°16°15°
Low5°5°5°3°0°-1°-2°0°2°3°4°5°
Rain (mm)23918816674149415338299139
Wet days1616126211137613

What's on in Larkas

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

Monuments and museums in Larkas

All monuments

Nature around Larkas

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 Larkas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Larkas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 37 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 58 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 102 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 65 km

Towns and villages around Larkas

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

Postal code

21135

Places near Larkas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Larkas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Larkas.
What is the hottest month in Larkas?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Larkas?
April is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Larkas?
February is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Larkas?
The postal code of Larkas is 21135.