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Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Ancash, Peru

Pochgoj

Pochgoj is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,863 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:26
8.91° S, 77.46° WElevation 3,863 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02290
The year in Pochgojweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month130mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Pochgoj at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

162 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Pochgoj

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct15°8°13.3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°7°8.4 mm
Wed28 Oct18°7°4.2 mm
Thu29 Oct18°6°6.2 mm
Fri30 Oct17°8°4.6 mm
Sat31 Oct17°6°1.4 mm
Sun1 Nov15°8°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov16°8°2.7 mm
Tue3 Nov13°8°15.2 mm

When to go to Pochgoj

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333029334453596353403836
High15°15°15°14°14°14°14°14°15°15°15°15°
Low6°6°6°6°5°4°3°3°5°5°5°6°
Rain (mm)1942262681535020101862130145162
Wet days16181716128778131519

What's on in Pochgoj

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

Nature around Pochgoj

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 Pochgoj

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pochgoj

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 31 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 147 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 102 km
5.5Tocache 34 km ↘1998 · 129 km

Towns and villages around Pochgoj

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

Postal code

02290

Places near Pochgoj

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pochgoj?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pochgoj.
What is the hottest month in Pochgoj?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Pochgoj?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pochgoj?
December is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pochgoj?
The postal code of Pochgoj is 02290.