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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Minas

Minas is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,685 m above sea level. It has a population of about 122. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population122
Local time21:50
6.28° S, 79.33° WElevation 2,685 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06675
The year in Minasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Minas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

298 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Minas

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct15°11°9.7 mm
Sat24 Oct16°11°8.3 mm
Sun25 Oct17°11°13.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°11°11.3 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°26.4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°24.5 mm
Thu29 Oct13°10°9.8 mm
Fri30 Oct13°11°15.6 mm
Sat31 Oct18°9°11.2 mm
Sun1 Nov15°11°17.1 mm

When to go to Minas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score645652668694969691756965
High18°18°18°18°19°19°19°20°20°19°19°19°
Low10°11°11°11°10°10°9°10°10°10°9°10°
Rain (mm)12518229815249125623777591
Wet days11131611532248911

What's on in Minas

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Minas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Minas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 148 km
5.7San Andrés de Salitral 52 km ↙1970 · 121 km
5.5Sechura 57 km ↘1968 · 127 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 74 km

Towns and villages around Minas

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

Postal code

06675

Places near Minas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Minas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Minas.
What is the hottest month in Minas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Minas?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Minas?
March is the wettest month with about 298 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Minas?
The postal code of Minas is 06675.