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Ayacucho, Peru

Macachacra

Macachacra is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 3,121 m above sea level. It has a population of about 415 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population415
Local time13:48
12.98° S, 74.20° WElevation 3,121 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05110
The year in Macachacraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Macachacra at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in November

Coolest month4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

167 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Macachacra

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°11°4.4 mm
Fri23 Oct19°9°8 mm
Sat24 Oct20°11°6.6 mm
Sun25 Oct22°11°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct17°9°3.5 mm
Tue27 Oct22°6°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct21°8°1 mm
Thu29 Oct22°11°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°12°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°11°0.5 mm

When to go to Macachacra

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434141597775798379666046
High16°16°16°16°16°15°15°15°16°17°17°16°
Low8°8°8°8°6°5°4°5°6°7°8°8°
Rain (mm)154167145462671724347283143
Wet days19222194411491017

What's on in Macachacra

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

Nature around Macachacra

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 Macachacra

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macachacra

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Chuschi 38 km ↓2010 · 106 km
6.0Castrovirreyna 45 km →1976 · 83 km
5.7Ascensión 29 km ↙2024 · 111 km
5.6Chuschi 34 km ↓1991 · 103 km

Towns and villages around Macachacra

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

Postal code

05110

Places near Macachacra

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macachacra?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macachacra.
What is the hottest month in Macachacra?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Macachacra?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macachacra?
February is the wettest month with about 167 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Macachacra?
The postal code of Macachacra is 05110.