Cajamarca Department, Peru
Pilancones
Pilancones is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,375 m above sea level. It has a population of about 451. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population451
Local time03:23
6.74° S, 78.61° WElevation 3,375 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06100October: high / low13° / 5°
Rain this month215mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pilancones at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 18:0812 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:55Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in November
Coolest month4°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
280 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
31 mm of rain
Weather in Pilancones
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 95%
Today24 Oct18°7°5.7 mm
Sun25 Oct15°8°21.3 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°9 mm
Tue27 Oct15°4°11.2 mm
Wed28 Oct16°2°7.9 mm
Thu29 Oct15°5°7.9 mm
Fri30 Oct14°8°10.8 mm
Sat31 Oct18°5°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov11°6°12.3 mm
Mon2 Nov14°5°7.8 mm
When to go to Pilancones
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 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 49 | 59 | 62 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 40 | 34 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 13° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 4° | 4° | 5° | 5° | 5° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 184 | 206 | 280 | 177 | 87 | 52 | 31 | 37 | 109 | 215 | 166 | 169 |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Pilancones
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Pilancones
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pilancones
Earthquakes around Pilancones
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19509magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record24within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 101 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 109 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 67 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 99 km
Towns and villages around Pilancones
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Palo Blanco1.4 kmTahona Alto1.9 kmTahona Baja2.2 kmEl Tingo2.2 kmMaraycucho2.3 kmTranca de Pujupe Sector III2.9 kmPujupe3.1 kmLa Cuadratura3.4 kmTumbacucho3.6 kmPujupe Alto3.7 kmApán Alto3.8 kmTranca de Pujupe4 kmMolinopampa4.1 kmEsmeralda Punta Hermosa4.5 kmTranca de Pujupe Alto4.8 kmChulipampa4.9 kmOjos Corral5 kmApán Bajo5.3 kmVista Alegre Alto5.4 kmMuya5.4 kmLa Rinconada5.7 kmCumbe Lirio Alto5.9 kmVista Alegre6 kmCoymolache6.2 kmApán Veintiocho de Julio6.4 kmChaupiquinua6.4 kmMorán Lirio6.5 kmCumbe Chontabamba Bajo6.9 kmNuevo San Juan7 kmNuevo San Juan Alto7.1 kmSan José de Cumbe7.2 kmMorán Pata7.3 kmChugurcillo7.4 kmCumbe Chontabamba7.5 kmFrutillo Alto7.7 kmArascorgue8 kmHuandorchugo8 kmAuque Alto8.3 kmNuevo Tunaspampa8.3 kmAnexo Chilón8.4 kmYerba Santa Baja8.5 kmFrutillo Bajo Sector II8.5 kmMorán Alto8.6 kmSingal8.6 kmShihua8.7 kmLlaucán8.9 kmAuque Bajo8.9 kmCochadén8.9 kmChaquil9 kmLucma La Unión9.2 kmMachaypungo La Unión9.3 kmChilcapampa9.3 kmAuque Bajo Sector I9.3 kmFrutillo Bajo9.5 kmMaraypampa9.5 kmOxapampa9.5 kmPampa Grande9.6 kmMachaypungo Alto9.7 kmYerba Santa Alta9.7 kmSacsapuquio9.9 kmShitamayo10 kmAuque Mirador10 kmCorralpampa10 kmPomagón Alto10 kmMayhuasi10 kmLucma10 kmMachaypungo Bajo11 kmBambamarca11 kmCuñacales Llaucán11 kmCuñacales Bajo11 kmCashapampa Alto11 kmPingullo Bajo11 kmAgomarca Alto11 kmLa Llica11 kmLa Hualanga11 kmSan Rafael11 kmAgomarca Bajo11 kmPingullo Alto11 kmTres Lagunas11 kmCortaderas12 km
Postal code
06100
Places near Pilancones
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pilancones?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pilancones.
What is the hottest month in Pilancones?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Pilancones?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pilancones?
March is the wettest month with about 280 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pilancones?
The postal code of Pilancones is 06100.