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Apurímac Department
Apurímac Department
Apurímac Department, Peru

Patarcancha

Patarcancha is a locality in Apurímac Department, Peru, 3,975 m above sea level. It has a population of about 94. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population94
Local time00:14
13.98° S, 72.40° WElevation 3,975 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes03220, 03250
The year in Patarcanchaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low13° / 2°
Rain this month97mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Patarcancha at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

321 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

10 mm of rain

Weather in Patarcancha

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct17°6°4.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°5°7.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°1°
Wed28 Oct16°3°1 mm
Thu29 Oct18°3°
Fri30 Oct17°4°1 mm
Sat31 Oct18°5°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°6°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov16°5°1 mm

When to go to Patarcancha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141616416156626762442818
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°13°13°13°13°
Low4°4°3°2°0°-2°-2°0°1°2°3°3°
Rain (mm)38432128498191014284697124223
Wet days19211862310271218

What's on in Patarcancha

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

Nature around Patarcancha

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 Patarcancha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Patarcancha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 100 km
6.8Chalhuanca 49 km ↙2014 · 143 km
5.9Checca 13 km ↘1999 · 134 km
5.9Cotahuasi 53 km ↑1975 · 93 km

Towns and villages around Patarcancha

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

Postal codes

0322003250

Places near Patarcancha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Patarcancha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Patarcancha.
What is the hottest month in Patarcancha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Patarcancha?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Patarcancha?
February is the wettest month with about 321 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Patarcancha?
Patarcancha has 2 postal codes: 03220, 03250.