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Pampas
Huancavelica, Peru

Pampas

Pampas is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru, 3,947 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,973 (2007). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,973
Local time11:09
12.40° S, 74.87° WElevation 3,947 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code09156
The year in Pampasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Pampas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in November

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

175 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

22 mm of rain

Weather in Pampas

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct16°8°2.5 mm
Fri23 Oct15°8°5 mm
Sat24 Oct17°9°6.9 mm
Sun25 Oct18°8°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct15°7°5.8 mm
Tue27 Oct18°6°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct19°9°2 mm
Fri30 Oct18°10°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°9°3.4 mm

When to go to Pampas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score323131506870767870595435
High15°15°15°15°15°14°14°15°15°16°16°15°
Low8°8°8°8°6°5°5°5°6°7°7°8°
Rain (mm)20319417574342228385810496171
Wet days1619199541247814

What's on in Pampas

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

Outdoors around Pampas

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

CAMPAMENTO ELECTROPERUCamp sites
0.1 km

Nature around Pampas

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 Pampas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pampas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 95 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 64 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 109 km
6.1Yauyos 30 km ↙1982 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Pampas

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

Pampas from above

Postal code

09156

Getting to Pampas

Francisco Carle AirportJAU
95 km
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYP
111 km
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
248 km
Mariscal CáceresRailway station
17 km
Aguas CalientesRailway station
18 km
IzcuchacaRailway station
18 km

Places near Pampas

Places with a climate like Pampas

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pampas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pampas.
What is the hottest month in Pampas?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Pampas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pampas?
March is the wettest month with about 175 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pampas?
The postal code of Pampas is 09156.