Puno, Peru
Parja
Parja is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,962 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time18:23
16.42° S, 69.30° WElevation 3,962 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21535October: high / low14° / 3°
Rain this month67mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Parja at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:03 · 17:4012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
377 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
13 mm of rain
Weather in Parja
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 53%
Today26 Oct16°7°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct13°5°3.3 mm
Wed28 Oct14°2°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct15°0°
Fri30 Oct16°1°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct16°0°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov18°1°
Mon2 Nov16°4°
Tue3 Nov18°4°
Wed4 Nov18°5°
When to go to Parja
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 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 34 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 60 | 57 | 43 | 40 | 28 |
| High | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 13° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 4° | 3° | 0° | -1° | -1° | 0° | 1° | 3° | 4° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 377 | 321 | 231 | 88 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 30 | 44 | 67 | 110 | 185 |
| Wet days | 24 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 21 |
What's on in Parja
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Parja
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Parja
Earthquakes around Parja
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195066magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record47within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3Charaña 21 km ↖1994 · 122 km
6.3Santiago de Machaca 16 km ↗1983 · 61 km
6.2Charaña 18 km ↙2012 · 143 km
6.0San Miguel 18 km ↑1987 · 146 km
Towns and villages around Parja
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Wichancalle1.5 kmSan Miguel de Huapaca3.1 kmSector Olla3.1 kmHuaraca San Miguel3.2 kmSan Miguel3.5 kmPocoaque4.1 kmCanchanueco4.3 kmCallpa-uyo4.3 kmJacho Uta4.5 kmTuquina Tacahuatuquina4.7 kmIrujani5.5 kmMosco5.5 kmSallullohuinto5.8 kmToquinahuinto5.9 kmFinafina6 kmIscuani6.1 kmJancoyoparque6.1 kmPusicuchini6.3 kmMollo Patacollo6.3 kmTofinca6.4 kmUmajalso6.5 kmCotañapata7 kmJaque Huichinca7.2 kmTasapa Patacollo7.3 kmTuquina7.3 kmTarapoto7.7 kmSan Francisco8.2 kmTasapa Patacollo8.3 kmSanta Cruz8.5 kmCotcollo8.5 kmSacari8.7 kmHuaycuyo8.8 kmAlto Patacollo9 kmIruhinto9.1 kmCollini9.2 kmJakehuaytahui9.3 kmChaulliri9.4 kmJapo9.4 kmJocco9.5 kmPatacollo9.5 kmTistaca9.5 kmTambillo9.5 kmPutu Huma9.6 kmLeón Patacollo9.6 kmCrucero10 kmYorocco10 kmCatari Patacollo10 kmChoquechivani10 kmJaravi11 kmChallacollo11 kmSoruma11 kmQuilca Patacollo11 kmLlaquepa11 kmAnccochaque11 kmJancopoto11 kmLampa Grande11 kmChiaraque11 kmMetani11 kmAlto Pavita11 kmPoma Patacollo11 kmCacsata11 kmChoquecagua11 kmSan Antonio11 kmUñotaya12 kmChacachaca12 kmColline12 kmAncopoto12 kmJustani12 kmHacienda Lacalaca12 kmJayojayuni12 kmBatalla12 kmJosé Carlos Mariategui12 kmChiarpujo13 kmSisipa13 kmAncohaqui Santiago13 kmCalla Jahuira13 kmPaacata Ladera13 kmChimo13 kmMuhochullo13 kmAlto Parco13 km
Postal code
21535
Places near Parja
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Parja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Parja.
What is the hottest month in Parja?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Parja?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Parja?
January is the wettest month with about 377 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Parja?
The postal code of Parja is 21535.