Cajamarca Department, Peru
Minasconga
Minasconga is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,564 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 timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:02
6.85° S, 78.33° WElevation 3,564 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06240October: high / low13° / 5°
Rain this month139mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Minasconga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 18:0712 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 16:04Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in November
Coolest month4°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthMarch
227 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
15 mm of rain
Weather in Minasconga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 100%
Today23 Oct16°6°2.6 mm
Sat24 Oct16°7°10.5 mm
Sun25 Oct15°7°16.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°10.9 mm
Tue27 Oct12°7°18.5 mm
Wed28 Oct12°4°11.2 mm
Thu29 Oct13°7°23 mm
Fri30 Oct13°7°21 mm
Sat31 Oct15°7°12.7 mm
When to go to Minasconga
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 48 | 59 | 64 | 69 | 56 | 39 | 38 | 32 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 13° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 5° | 5° | 5° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 158 | 174 | 227 | 132 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 22 | 62 | 139 | 124 | 128 |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Minasconga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Minasconga
Nature around Minasconga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Minasconga
Earthquakes around Minasconga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195013magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 69 km
5.7Rioja 41 km ↓2000 · 149 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 101 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 149 km
Towns and villages around Minasconga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Alto Santa Rosa1.1 kmLa Pajuela1.3 kmSanta Rosa1.4 kmSuro2.1 kmLa Victoria2.1 kmLa Primavera2.3 kmLaguna Larga2.4 kmAlto Coñicorgue2.5 kmEl Amaro2.6 kmCoñicorgue2.7 kmYanaquero3 kmQuinuapampa3.3 kmCarhuaconga3.4 kmPincha3.6 kmChilac Alto4 kmCurapampa4.2 kmEl Lirio4.2 kmPampa Verde4.5 kmRumishque4.5 kmToro Cocha4.6 kmLa Rosada4.6 kmHuangashanga4.9 kmValle Laguna Azul5 kmShita5 kmTayapampa5.1 kmChugurmayo5.4 kmMante5.4 kmChilac Número Ocho5.5 kmEl Porvenir5.6 kmRosayoc5.7 kmPiedra Redonda El Amaro6 kmVista Alegre Alto6 kmYanacolpa6.2 kmPiedras Grandes6.3 kmEl Progreso6.4 kmViscachas6.4 kmPicota Chica6.4 kmMonte Grande6.5 kmHormano6.6 kmShanipata6.6 kmPeña Blanca6.6 kmLa Pauca6.6 kmRodeo Cucho6.7 kmQuishuar6.7 kmHueco Grande6.7 kmLa Lucma6.8 kmChamana6.9 kmLiclipampa6.9 kmLaguna Seca7.1 kmLloquemayo7.1 kmEl Sauce7.2 kmJadibamba7.2 kmOtorongo7.2 kmLas Cales7.4 kmUñigan7.4 kmVista Alegre7.4 kmSexi7.5 kmJerez7.5 kmHuasiyuc Jadibamba7.5 kmMashacate7.6 kmChilac7.6 kmPueblo Nuevo7.6 kmAguas Claras7.7 kmChupicarumi7.8 kmBotijayor7.8 kmLos Reyes7.8 kmCruzpampa7.9 kmChancas7.9 kmAgua Dulce7.9 kmSalacat8.1 kmLa Clara8.1 kmChihualacruz8.2 kmPishan8.3 kmChirimoya8.3 kmShiuat8.5 kmLa Viña8.5 kmJuan Velásco Álvarado8.7 kmEl Tingo8.8 kmPotrerillo8.8 kmAgua Blanca8.9 km
Postal code
06240
Places near Minasconga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Minasconga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Minasconga.
What is the hottest month in Minasconga?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Minasconga?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Minasconga?
March is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Minasconga?
The postal code of Minasconga is 06240.