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Junin, Peru

Mariposa

Mariposa is a locality in Junin, Peru, 1,320 m above sea level. It has a population of about 373 (2017). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population373
Local time16:00
11.41° S, 74.75° WElevation 1,320 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes12250–12251
The year in Mariposaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month213mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mariposa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in October

Coolest month15°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

321 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

82 mm of rain

Weather in Mariposa

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct24°17°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct22°16°9.9 mm
Tue27 Oct21°17°18.8 mm
Wed28 Oct22°16°11.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°17°13.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°18°7.2 mm
Sat31 Oct22°19°11.4 mm
Sun1 Nov22°18°9.5 mm
Mon2 Nov23°18°2.1 mm
Tue3 Nov24°17°

When to go to Mariposa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474748658487959683706047
High24°24°24°24°24°23°23°24°24°25°25°24°
Low18°18°18°17°17°16°15°15°16°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)4183413211681079782144138213205297
Wet days1418199452157914

What's on in Mariposa

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

Nature around Mariposa

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 Mariposa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mariposa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Satipo 73 km ↑1982 · 90 km
6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 39 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 64 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 3.4 km

Towns and villages around Mariposa

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

Mariposa from above

Postal codes

12250–12251

Getting to Mariposa

Francisco Carle AirportJAU
89 km
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYP
203 km
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
232 km

Places near Mariposa

Places with a climate like Mariposa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mariposa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mariposa.
What is the hottest month in Mariposa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Mariposa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mariposa?
March is the wettest month with about 321 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mariposa?
Mariposa has 2 postal codes: 12250–12251.