Piura, Peru
Poclus
Poclus is a locality in Piura, Peru, 3,056 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time07:22
4.93° S, 79.90° WElevation 3,056 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code20340October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month61mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Poclus at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:1212 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 16:59Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month15°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthFebruary
310 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
14 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 38 km
Weather in Poclus
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 93%
Today24 Oct12°9°34.2 mm
Sun25 Oct12°9°33.8 mm
Mon26 Oct12°9°29.6 mm
Tue27 Oct11°9°31.3 mm
Wed28 Oct12°9°47.4 mm
Thu29 Oct11°9°52.3 mm
Fri30 Oct13°9°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct13°9°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov10°8°22.5 mm
Mon2 Nov11°8°4 mm
When to go to Poclus
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 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 32 | 47 | 58 | 63 | 72 | 66 | 45 | 41 | 34 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 5° | 4° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 168 | 310 | 433 | 273 | 102 | 36 | 14 | 15 | 40 | 61 | 66 | 124 |
| Wet days | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Poclus
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Poclus
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Poclus
Earthquakes around Poclus
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195062magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record15within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 130 km
6.3Sechura 17 km ←2014 · 139 km
6.2Sullana 8 km →2021 · 80 km
6.0Sechura 27 km ↓1991 · 147 km
Towns and villages around Poclus
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Las Huacas0.6 kmJocope1.4 kmLa Quebrada1.5 kmNuevo Amanecer2.1 kmParihuanas2.5 kmPalo Quemado3.3 kmPuntagas3.3 kmLiza3.5 kmHuamingas3.9 kmCordillera4.1 kmLa Puerta4.5 kmLa Cueva4.6 kmRincon San Pedro4.6 kmCulcas4.7 kmPampa Culca4.8 kmChalle Grande5.1 kmMargarita5.3 kmArenales5.3 kmChiquito5.5 kmMójico5.7 kmSan Pedro5.8 kmQuinchayo6 kmChalle Chico6.2 kmLa Cría6.3 kmChachacomo6.6 kmComún6.8 kmHuarlloar6.8 kmSacatil6.8 kmSan Disos6.9 kmYipiay6.9 kmSan Diego7.1 kmRosales7.2 kmSilincho7.2 kmAlto Parihuanas7.2 kmMastrante7.3 kmMaray7.3 kmPoclus7.4 kmSan Isidro de Matalacas7.6 kmLetrero7.6 kmEl Bronce7.8 kmRancrayoc7.9 kmJapaz8 kmRangallo8.2 kmTapul8.5 kmPampa Grande8.5 kmSan Juan de Matalacas8.6 kmCachiris8.6 kmPutacas8.6 kmEl Playón9.2 kmLas Aradas9.3 kmEl Faique9.4 kmArrayán9.5 kmTucaque9.6 kmSalvia9.8 kmLoma Andina9.8 kmLos Altos9.8 kmTiñarumbe9.9 kmLas Pircas9.9 kmSan Jorge10 kmEl Checo10 kmSanta Rosa11 kmNuevo Progreso11 kmSan José11 kmPechuquís11 kmArrendamientos11 kmAlisos de Arrendamientos11 kmVictoria11 kmChucapiz11 kmHuala11 kmFuji11 kmVaquería11 kmSan Pedro11 kmChamba11 kmLimón11 kmSan Antonio12 kmSan Valeriano12 kmSan Antonio de Matalacas12 kmMinas12 kmSanta Julia12 kmMisquis12 km
Postal code
20340
Places near Poclus
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Poclus?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Poclus.
What is the hottest month in Poclus?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Poclus?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Poclus?
February is the wettest month with about 310 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Poclus?
The postal code of Poclus is 20340.