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Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department, Peru

Machaycancha

Machaycancha is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,922 m above sea level. It has a population of about 187. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now4°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population187
Local time00:38
10.16° S, 76.82° WElevation 3,922 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10650
The year in Machaycanchaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low13° / 1°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Machaycancha at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

146 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Machaycancha

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct17°3°6.5 mm
Sun1 Nov15°4°5.8 mm
Mon2 Nov13°5°7.8 mm
Tue3 Nov14°4°5.1 mm
Wed4 Nov11°6°9.2 mm
Thu5 Nov15°6°3.4 mm
Fri6 Nov12°5°4 mm
Sat7 Nov16°4°6.4 mm
Sun8 Nov13°5°4.6 mm

When to go to Machaycancha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score241917334247505246373222
High13°12°12°12°12°11°11°11°12°13°13°13°
Low2°2°2°2°1°0°-1°0°1°1°1°2°
Rain (mm)167180202106381814244894118146
Wet days12131498554591114

What's on in Machaycancha

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

Nature around Machaycancha

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 Machaycancha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Machaycancha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 149 km
6.0Paramonga 24 km ←1963 · 146 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 140 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 120 km

Towns and villages around Machaycancha

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

Postal code

10650

Places near Machaycancha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Machaycancha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machaycancha.
What is the hottest month in Machaycancha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Machaycancha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machaycancha?
December is the wettest month with about 146 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Machaycancha?
The postal code of Machaycancha is 10650.