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Provincia de Huari
Provincia de Huari
Ancash, Peru

Marcash

Marcash is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,999 m above sea level. It has a population of about 115. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population115
Local time06:21
9.21° S, 76.80° WElevation 2,999 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02380
The year in Marcashweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec29October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month166mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Marcash at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

235 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

45 mm of rain

Weather in Marcash

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct14°5°4.2 mm
Sat31 Oct12°6°27.7 mm
Sun1 Nov12°6°11 mm
Mon2 Nov12°5°17.4 mm
Tue3 Nov13°5°4.1 mm
Wed4 Nov11°3°3.7 mm
Thu5 Nov12°3°3.4 mm
Fri6 Nov15°3°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov13°4°2.6 mm

When to go to Marcash

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score211919233437404441292423
High13°13°13°13°13°12°11°12°12°13°13°13°
Low5°5°5°5°4°3°2°2°3°4°5°5°
Rain (mm)2602732901738960455398166209235
Wet days17181715129778131519

What's on in Marcash

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

Nature around Marcash

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 Marcash

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Marcash

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 111 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 123 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 112 km
5.6Tocache 43 km →1984 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Marcash

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

Postal code

02380

Places near Marcash

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marcash?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marcash.
What is the hottest month in Marcash?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Marcash?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marcash?
December is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Marcash?
The postal code of Marcash is 02380.