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Tacna, Peru

Pistala

Pistala is a locality in Tacna, Peru, 2,825 m above sea level. It has a population of about 75. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population75
Local time11:50
17.49° S, 70.09° WElevation 2,825 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code23240
The year in Pistalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Pistala at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthFebruary

72 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

2 mm of rain

Weather in Pistala

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°12°
Sun25 Oct21°13°
Mon26 Oct19°11°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct18°10°
Wed28 Oct18°9°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°7°
Fri30 Oct18°9°
Sat31 Oct20°10°
Sun1 Nov20°11°
Mon2 Nov20°10°

When to go to Pistala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555667919898959897949072
High18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°19°19°19°19°
Low11°10°10°9°9°8°8°8°9°10°10°11°
Rain (mm)78724692224651028
Wet days13139310111338

What's on in Pistala

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

Nature around Pistala

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 Pistala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pistala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Putre 15 km ↘1983 · 110 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 127 km
6.6Locumba 36 km ↙1987 · 100 km
6.4Belén 39 km →2015 · 137 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 2 km

Fossils in Peru
Jurassic · 2
Ammonites · 3Eoamaltheus, Metaderoceras

Towns and villages around Pistala

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

Postal code

23240

Places near Pistala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pistala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pistala.
What is the hottest month in Pistala?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Pistala?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pistala?
February is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pistala?
The postal code of Pistala is 23240.