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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Paucatsi

Paucatsi is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,039 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3
Local time01:35
8.91° S, 78.15° WElevation 3,039 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02740
The year in Paucatsiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Paucatsi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

138 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 42 km

Weather in Paucatsi

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct18°9°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°6.8 mm
Wed28 Oct17°10°1.7 mm
Thu29 Oct19°9°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°10°
Sat31 Oct19°9°
Sun1 Nov19°9°
Mon2 Nov18°9°
Tue3 Nov17°9°0.7 mm

When to go to Paucatsi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474136517078788176635852
High14°13°13°14°14°14°14°15°15°15°15°14°
Low5°6°6°5°5°4°4°4°5°5°4°5°
Rain (mm)79123138671863514323946
Wet days679641111456

What's on in Paucatsi

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

Monuments and museums in Paucatsi

All monuments

Nature around Paucatsi

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 Paucatsi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Paucatsi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 87 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 86 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 122 km
6.4Casma 87 km ↙1962 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Paucatsi

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

Postal code

02740

Places near Paucatsi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Paucatsi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paucatsi.
What is the hottest month in Paucatsi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Paucatsi?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paucatsi?
March is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Paucatsi?
The postal code of Paucatsi is 02740.