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Provincia de Cajabamba
Provincia de Cajabamba
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Marcamachay

Marcamachay is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,990 m above sea level. It has a population of about 152. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population152
Local time22:28
7.43° S, 77.94° WElevation 2,990 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06355
The year in Marcamachayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Marcamachay at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in September

Coolest month10°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthMarch

168 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Marcamachay

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct20°12°1.3 mm
Sat31 Oct18°11°19.1 mm
Sun1 Nov20°11°12.3 mm
Mon2 Nov18°11°16.6 mm
Tue3 Nov17°10°11 mm
Wed4 Nov19°10°5.6 mm
Thu5 Nov20°10°2.9 mm
Fri6 Nov21°10°6.3 mm
Sat7 Nov21°11°6.8 mm
Sun8 Nov19°11°15.8 mm

When to go to Marcamachay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score524847537486909378625853
High19°19°19°19°19°19°19°20°20°20°20°20°
Low10°10°10°10°9°8°8°8°9°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)12914716810238171013379496103
Wet days1314191485437111213

What's on in Marcamachay

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

Nature around Marcamachay

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 Marcamachay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Marcamachay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Saposoa 7 km ↑1972 · 143 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 16 km
5.7Rioja 41 km ↓2000 · 150 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Marcamachay

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

Postal code

06355

Places near Marcamachay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marcamachay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marcamachay.
What is the hottest month in Marcamachay?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Marcamachay?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marcamachay?
March is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Marcamachay?
The postal code of Marcamachay is 06355.