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Provincia de Huamalíes
Provincia de Huamalíes
Huánuco Department, Peru

Muchcay

Muchcay is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,634 m above sea level. It has a population of about 274. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population274
Local time19:02
9.60° S, 76.87° WElevation 3,634 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10660
The year in Muchcayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38October
October: high / low14° / 3°
Rain this month97mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Muchcay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in November

Coolest month1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

142 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

19 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 46 km

Weather in Muchcay

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct17°7°0.6 mm
Fri23 Oct16°6°6.1 mm
Sat24 Oct18°7°2.7 mm
Sun25 Oct19°5°2.6 mm
Mon26 Oct16°6°7.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°4°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct20°6°1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°7°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°8°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct17°6°7.3 mm

When to go to Muchcay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262424324146515449383329
High14°13°13°13°13°13°12°13°13°14°14°14°
Low4°5°4°4°3°2°1°2°3°3°3°4°
Rain (mm)161177202119492719265497128142
Wet days15161612107667111317

What's on in Muchcay

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

Monuments and museums in Muchcay

All monuments

Nature around Muchcay

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 Muchcay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Muchcay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 150 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 128 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 149 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 125 km

Towns and villages around Muchcay

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

Postal code

10660

Places near Muchcay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Muchcay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muchcay.
What is the hottest month in Muchcay?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Muchcay?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muchcay?
December is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Muchcay?
The postal code of Muchcay is 10660.