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Ancash, Peru

Pitec

Pitec is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,194 m above sea level. It has a population of about 69. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population69
Local time07:31
10.09° S, 77.55° WElevation 3,194 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02495
The year in Pitecweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Pitec at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in April

Coolest month6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

85 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Pitec

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct12°8°23.8 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct14°3°0.6 mm
Wed28 Oct13°5°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct13°4°3.8 mm
Fri30 Oct14°6°3 mm
Sat31 Oct14°6°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov11°5°13.2 mm
Mon2 Nov11°8°8.8 mm
Tue3 Nov10°8°13.9 mm

When to go to Pitec

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454543576772727573615443
High14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Low6°6°7°7°6°6°5°6°6°6°6°6°
Rain (mm)1361792381162231418406285
Wet days677542212458

What's on in Pitec

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 Pitec

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pitec

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 120 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 86 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 131 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Pitec

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

Postal code

02495

Places near Pitec

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pitec?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pitec.
What is the hottest month in Pitec?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Pitec?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pitec?
December is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pitec?
The postal code of Pitec is 02495.