Cajamarca Department, Peru
Las Ocas
Las Ocas is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,109 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:46
7.23° S, 78.17° WElevation 3,109 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes06315–06316October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month114mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Las Ocas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:47 · 18:0712 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous90% · Moonrise 20:52Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month17°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthMarch
204 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
9 mm of rain
Weather in Las Ocas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 53%
Today28 Oct20°10°1.8 mm
Thu29 Oct20°8°1.6 mm
Fri30 Oct18°6°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct20°5°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov17°9°16.1 mm
Mon2 Nov14°8°11.4 mm
Tue3 Nov16°9°12.9 mm
Wed4 Nov16°9°9.2 mm
Thu5 Nov20°8°11.7 mm
Fri6 Nov17°7°11.2 mm
When to go to Las Ocas
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 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 49 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 78 | 58 | 54 | 50 |
| High | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 160 | 175 | 204 | 114 | 43 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 42 | 114 | 118 | 129 |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
What's on in Las Ocas
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 Las Ocas
Earthquakes around Las Ocas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195013magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 32 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 135 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 104 km
5.5Saposoa 23 km ←1972 · 140 km
Towns and villages around Las Ocas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Libertad2.2 kmIlluca2.5 kmPauquita2.5 kmLa Jalquilla2.7 kmHualanga3 kmLa Cortadera3.3 kmBellavista3.8 kmUlluaypampa3.9 kmChiquinda4 kmLas Pajas4.2 kmLa Laguna4.6 kmPaucamarca4.6 kmUllillin4.7 kmManzanilla4.8 kmRío Seco4.8 kmCarbón Bajo4.9 kmPoroporo5.1 kmRambran5.3 kmTaxapata6.3 kmLimapampa6.3 kmHuamani6.4 kmConga de Cardón6.4 kmEl Verde6.6 kmSanta Cruz6.7 kmCarbón Alto6.9 kmTrancachimba6.9 kmCanlli7 kmLeoncio Prado7.1 kmSondor7.1 kmEl Lirio7.2 kmMuyoc7.5 kmCochamarca7.7 kmJuquite7.7 kmNuevo Manzanilla7.7 kmNueva Esperanza7.8 kmAlizal8.2 kmBella Unión8.4 kmChungur8.4 kmAlimarca8.5 kmHuayanay9 kmPenipampa9.4 kmHacienda Huayobamba9.6 kmChuquiamo10 kmHuaylla10 kmShitamarca11 kmAlfonso Ugarte11 kmNuevo San José La Ramada11 kmErmita11 kmPatiñico11 kmSanta Rosa de Malat11 kmVizcachas11 kmCollambay11 kmLa Ramada11 kmSan Marcos11 kmEl Choloque11 kmRodiopampa11 kmRancho Grande11 kmCatagon12 kmCascason12 kmMilco Bajo12 kmNuevo Jerusalén12 kmEl Cedro12 kmAgua Blanca12 kmMontesorco12 kmLa Florida13 kmNuevo San Antonio13 kmHornanbo13 kmLachuque13 kmLos Ángeles13 kmSaparcón13 kmChuco13 kmVenecia Alta13 kmTotora Nueva14 kmLa Masma14 kmSanta Irene14 kmTinyayoc14 kmEdelmira14 kmNueva Santa Rosa14 kmMilco14 kmPogoquito14 km
Postal codes
06315–06316
Places near Las Ocas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Las Ocas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Las Ocas.
What is the hottest month in Las Ocas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Las Ocas?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Las Ocas?
March is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Las Ocas?
Las Ocas has 2 postal codes: 06315–06316.