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Ancash, Peru

Paragón

Paragón is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 4,238 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:05
8.18° S, 77.84° WElevation 4,238 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02865
The year in Paragónweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low13° / 2°
Rain this month125mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Paragón at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

226 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Paragón

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°5°2.3 mm
Sun25 Oct13°3°6.6 mm
Mon26 Oct9°3°9.4 mm
Tue27 Oct15°0°2 mm
Wed28 Oct15°-3°
Thu29 Oct15°-2°1 mm
Fri30 Oct14°-2°1 mm
Sat31 Oct10°2°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov11°3°14.7 mm
Mon2 Nov13°3°3 mm

When to go to Paragón

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score221716254656586352353022
High12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°12°13°13°13°
Low3°3°3°3°2°1°0°1°2°2°2°2°
Rain (mm)1611892261334720101648125132145
Wet days1314171385436111215

What's on in Paragón

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

Monuments and museums in Paragón

All monuments

Nature around Paragón

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 Paragón

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Paragón

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 98 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 71 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 131 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 13 km

Towns and villages around Paragón

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

Postal code

02865

Places near Paragón

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Paragón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paragón.
What is the hottest month in Paragón?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Paragón?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paragón?
March is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Paragón?
The postal code of Paragón is 02865.