Huánuco Department, Peru
Paltacalán
Paltacalán is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 4,115 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:30
10.11° S, 76.52° WElevation 4,115 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10520October: high / low11° / 1°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Paltacalán at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:38 · 18:0312 h 26 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 19:46Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month11°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
152 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
20 mm of rain
Monuments nearby5+
within 37 km
Weather in Paltacalán
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 54%
Today27 Oct13°3°1.8 mm
Wed28 Oct13°2°2.6 mm
Thu29 Oct14°4°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct14°4°1.8 mm
Sat31 Oct11°4°5 mm
Sun1 Nov12°2°1.6 mm
Mon2 Nov12°3°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov11°3°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov11°4°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov12°4°1.6 mm
When to go to Paltacalán
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 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 25 | 36 | 43 | 47 | 48 | 42 | 30 | 24 | 13 |
| High | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° |
| Low | 2° | 3° | 3° | 2° | 1° | -1° | -2° | -1° | 0° | 1° | 1° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 172 | 178 | 192 | 96 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 32 | 50 | 94 | 124 | 152 |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 |
What's on in Paltacalán
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Paltacalán
Nature around Paltacalán
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Paltacalán
Earthquakes around Paltacalán
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195031magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record57within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 106 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 102 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 116 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 122 km
Towns and villages around Paltacalán
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Huarocancha1.1 kmShapulo1.4 kmPariaragra1.4 kmRanrahuay1.7 kmCuchopampa2 kmSan Francisco de Llamapashillon2.3 kmMachay2.4 kmPachannane2.7 kmPiscapuquio2.8 kmRicrishcancha2.8 kmJircahuay3.4 kmPachapashimin3.6 kmMishqui Pozo3.7 kmJurcan3.7 kmCorpahuay3.8 kmPumamayo3.8 kmCollascucho3.9 kmMesapata4 kmJalán Pampa4.2 kmUshno4.7 kmPariacancha4.8 kmOcruyuc5 kmMarca Casha5 kmPuca Mochca5.2 kmCancania5.4 kmOcotuna5.4 kmShunturcancha5.4 kmShayhua5.7 kmRanra5.8 kmCoyllorpampa5.9 kmHuinac Huilca6 kmAnta Piteac6 kmContadera6 kmMaticru6 kmPutaca6.2 kmJurush6.3 kmPatahuasi6.6 kmCao Cao6.7 kmBatan Grande6.7 kmChaulán7 kmPucahuancay7.1 kmCarhuac7.2 kmCashacorral7.2 kmCruz Jirca7.5 kmCaranaco7.5 kmCocepción de Runtoc7.6 kmCuncayoc7.7 kmUchush7.7 kmAntajaja7.9 kmChirapampa8 kmColpashpampa8.1 kmIcuro8.2 kmSumacpampa8.2 kmShalla8.3 kmJatunragra8.4 kmSan Antonio de Jurca8.5 kmChongan8.5 kmCanchapalca8.5 kmHuacracancha8.6 kmRacchapampa8.6 kmSiricancha8.6 kmManacayan8.7 kmCochas8.7 kmConcha8.9 kmJechcaragra9.1 kmIntihuasi9.2 kmAlgohuain9.2 kmCulcush9.4 kmHualhuaspampa9.4 kmTinyaccocha9.4 kmPutjacocha9.5 kmUcrumarca9.5 kmQueulacocha9.7 kmAchimpa9.9 kmMaraynioc9.9 kmJesús10 kmAtunhuiras10 kmTumshush10 kmRuyro Corral10 kmMargos10 km
Postal code
10520
Places near Paltacalán
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Paltacalán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paltacalán.
What is the hottest month in Paltacalán?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Paltacalán?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paltacalán?
December is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Paltacalán?
The postal code of Paltacalán is 10520.