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Ancash, Peru

Marcopata

Marcopata is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,630 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population13
Local time20:47
10.36° S, 77.37° WElevation 3,630 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02460
The year in Marcopataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low12° / 4°
Rain this month38mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Marcopata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

86 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Marcopata

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°6°5.6 mm
Fri23 Oct13°5°6.8 mm
Sat24 Oct12°6°14.8 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°21 mm
Mon26 Oct10°6°13.4 mm
Tue27 Oct13°4°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct12°3°10.7 mm
Thu29 Oct12°4°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct13°4°12.2 mm
Sat31 Oct12°3°10.8 mm

When to go to Marcopata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score191817365159616459423018
High11°11°11°12°12°12°12°13°13°12°12°12°
Low4°4°4°4°3°3°2°3°4°4°3°3°
Rain (mm)1331812231021931315385886
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Marcopata

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

Nature around Marcopata

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 Marcopata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Marcopata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 124 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 85 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 137 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Marcopata

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

Postal code

02460

Places near Marcopata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marcopata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marcopata.
What is the hottest month in Marcopata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Marcopata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marcopata?
December is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Marcopata?
The postal code of Marcopata is 02460.