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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Paucamarca

Paucamarca is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,697 m above sea level. It has a population of about 326 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population326
Local time10:44
7.27° S, 78.16° WElevation 2,697 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Paucamarcaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Paucamarca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

178 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Paucamarca

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°10°5 mm
Fri23 Oct20°11°10.3 mm
Sat24 Oct20°12°12.2 mm
Sun25 Oct20°10°7.7 mm
Mon26 Oct21°9°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct20°7°3.6 mm
Wed28 Oct22°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°11°1 mm
Fri30 Oct20°9°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°11.2 mm

When to go to Paucamarca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595449628291969688696461
High18°18°18°18°18°18°18°19°19°18°19°18°
Low10°10°10°10°9°8°7°8°9°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)1401531789937167113598102112
Wet days1213171163224101112

What's on in Paucamarca

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Paucamarca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Paucamarca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 30 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 139 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 99 km
5.5Saposoa 23 km ←1972 · 140 km

Towns and villages around Paucamarca

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

Places near Paucamarca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Paucamarca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paucamarca.
What is the hottest month in Paucamarca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Paucamarca?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paucamarca?
March is the wettest month with about 178 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.