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Mina Quispitata

Mina Quispitata is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,494 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time00:30
14.01° S, 69.68° WElevation 3,494 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21225
The year in Mina Quispitataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec20October
October: high / low12° / 5°
Rain this month297mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Mina Quispitata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in March

Coolest month2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

645 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

130 mm of rain

Weather in Mina Quispitata

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct10°7°15.9 mm
Sat31 Oct13°7°8.2 mm
Sun1 Nov13°7°8.3 mm
Mon2 Nov14°7°3.3 mm
Tue3 Nov16°8°1.2 mm
Wed4 Nov16°6°1.2 mm
Thu5 Nov15°8°3.1 mm
Fri6 Nov15°5°5.4 mm
Sat7 Nov11°8°7.6 mm

When to go to Mina Quispitata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141517202631373835201615
High12°12°12°12°11°10°9°10°11°12°12°12°
Low6°6°6°5°4°2°2°2°3°5°6°6°
Rain (mm)645542418280233158145130184297394562
Wet days24232115118668161723

What's on in Mina Quispitata

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

Nature around Mina Quispitata

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 Mina Quispitata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mina Quispitata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 32 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 71 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 120 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 94 km

Towns and villages around Mina Quispitata

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

Postal code

21225

Places near Mina Quispitata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mina Quispitata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mina Quispitata.
What is the hottest month in Mina Quispitata?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Mina Quispitata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mina Quispitata?
January is the wettest month with about 645 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mina Quispitata?
The postal code of Mina Quispitata is 21225.