Puno, Peru
Molenta
Molenta is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,390 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now0°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:31
14.32° S, 69.98° WElevation 4,390 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21215October: high / low10° / -1°
Rain this month138mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Molenta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4112 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:21Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month10°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-4°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
317 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
29 mm of rain
Weather in Molenta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
0°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct12°0°3 mm
Mon26 Oct10°-2°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct10°1°7.6 mm
Wed28 Oct10°0°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct9°1°4.8 mm
Fri30 Oct10°1°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct9°2°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov10°3°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov8°2°6.8 mm
Tue3 Nov11°1°1.5 mm
When to go to Molenta
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 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 30 | 38 | 44 | 43 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 10° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 1° | 0° | -2° | -3° | -4° | -3° | -2° | -1° | 0° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 317 | 249 | 210 | 122 | 58 | 38 | 29 | 48 | 78 | 138 | 163 | 238 |
| Wet days | 24 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 23 |
What's on in Molenta
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Molenta
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Molenta
Earthquakes around Molenta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195045magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record37within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 80 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 119 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 73 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 47 km
Towns and villages around Molenta
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Jecha Quinray0.7 kmAntaparara1 kmSoratira1.2 kmJatun Anta Parara1.4 kmPajochenja1.9 kmLarja Juchu1.9 kmViluyo2.1 kmUrinsaya2.2 kmJancohuire2.3 kmLarcca Cunca2.3 kmAlcamarine2.6 kmChascajota2.8 kmOccopampa2.9 kmJullmani2.9 kmJechajuchu3 kmPucacancha3.2 kmOjo Huayjo3.2 kmChimpa Pampa3.4 kmHuila Jarja3.5 kmPata Ichujollo3.6 kmHuata Pampa3.9 kmPuquine4.1 kmChijuruni4.3 kmUrinsaya4.4 kmJollpatera4.4 kmChocña Jota4.4 kmVilla Viluyo4.6 kmJollpa Juchu4.6 kmLos Ángeles4.7 kmCuru Pata4.8 kmSeñor de Huanca4.9 kmUnanojane5.4 kmCebadacancha5.5 kmUrapata5.5 kmJochasique5.7 kmHacienda Esmeralda5.7 kmJecha Juchu5.8 kmOruro Central5.9 kmLaipiña6 kmJocha Pata6.1 kmCuru Pata6.1 kmAjanani6.1 kmChilliutera6.2 kmJotachaca6.3 kmSan Juan6.6 kmLlacho Jota6.7 kmChalla Huistana6.9 kmAnjo Uta6.9 kmSillacunca7.1 kmChanatuyo7.2 kmSilijuchu7.3 kmJecha Juchu7.3 kmChimpa Pata7.4 kmJehuita7.4 kmYuracmayo7.5 kmJena Pampa7.6 kmOruro7.7 kmMina Tambopata7.7 kmCruz Pata7.9 kmCayconi8.3 kmChocñaccota8.3 kmHuacacancha8.4 kmHuatapampa8.6 kmPata Laime8.8 kmJollpajuchu8.9 kmTutunchi9 kmLechemaco9 kmAjo Cunca9.2 kmSamincurani9.3 kmHuaraccopampa9.4 kmCusqui9.5 kmVilla Hermosa9.8 kmPillcopata9.9 kmChojnejota10 kmTicyacorral10 kmSan Juan10 kmCerro Jaico10 kmTojlla Pampa10 kmChetja Jala11 kmChullonquiane11 km
Postal code
21215
Places near Molenta
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Molenta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Molenta.
What is the hottest month in Molenta?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Molenta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Molenta?
January is the wettest month with about 317 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Molenta?
The postal code of Molenta is 21215.