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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Nieves

Nieves is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,039 m above sea level. It has a population of about 260. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population260
Local time14:07
6.36° S, 79.32° WElevation 2,039 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06675
The year in Nievesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low23° / 13°
Rain this month70mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Nieves at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in August

Coolest month15°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

294 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Nieves

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Showers · wind 9 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°13°5.1 mm
Sun25 Oct20°14°9.3 mm
Mon26 Oct21°15°14.4 mm
Tue27 Oct19°13°25.9 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°36.2 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°23.9 mm
Fri30 Oct17°14°12.7 mm
Sat31 Oct21°13°13.2 mm
Sun1 Nov17°13°17.1 mm
Mon2 Nov20°14°7.9 mm

When to go to Nieves

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score635651658694969691756964
High22°22°22°22°22°22°23°23°23°23°22°22°
Low14°15°15°15°14°14°13°13°14°13°13°14°
Rain (mm)11918129414645125522706783
Wet days11131611532248911

What's on in Nieves

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 Nieves

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nieves

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 145 km
6.3Monsefú 70 km ←2007 · 147 km
5.7San Andrés de Salitral 52 km ↙1970 · 127 km
5.5Sechura 57 km ↘1968 · 132 km

Towns and villages around Nieves

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

Postal code

06675

Places near Nieves

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nieves?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nieves.
What is the hottest month in Nieves?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Nieves?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nieves?
March is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Nieves?
The postal code of Nieves is 06675.