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Ancash
Ancash, Peru

Pachacoto

Pachacoto is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,787 m above sea level. It has a population of about 16. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now3°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population16
Local time08:12
9.87° S, 77.42° WElevation 3,787 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02410
The year in Pachacotoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38October
October: high / low12° / 3°
Rain this month65mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Pachacoto at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in March

Coolest month2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

109 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Pachacoto

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

14-day forecast
3°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct17°1°
Sat31 Oct17°0°1.6 mm
Sun1 Nov16°2°8.6 mm
Mon2 Nov16°5°10.7 mm
Tue3 Nov15°5°6.2 mm
Wed4 Nov16°4°9.1 mm
Thu5 Nov17°4°9.2 mm
Fri6 Nov17°4°3.9 mm
Sat7 Nov16°3°12.2 mm

When to go to Pachacoto

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score252223354450545649382823
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°12°12°12°12°
Low3°3°3°3°2°2°1°1°2°3°2°3°
Rain (mm)15518024514338938336592109
Wet days131414119755691216

What's on in Pachacoto

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 Pachacoto

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pachacoto

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 146 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 114 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 129 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 103 km

Towns and villages around Pachacoto

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

Postal code

02410

Places near Pachacoto

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pachacoto?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pachacoto.
What is the hottest month in Pachacoto?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Pachacoto?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pachacoto?
December is the wettest month with about 109 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pachacoto?
The postal code of Pachacoto is 02410.