Lambayeque, Peru
Poncoy
Poncoy is a locality in Lambayeque, Peru, close to the sea. It has a population of about 158. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population158
Local time02:42
6.86° S, 79.88° WElevation 13 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code14831October: high / low22° / 17°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Poncoy at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:1312 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:54Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month17°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
14 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
February
Monuments nearby4+
within 46 km
Weather in Poncoy
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 18 km/h · humidity 89%
Today25 Oct26°24°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct26°24°
Tue27 Oct26°25°
Wed28 Oct27°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°24°
Fri30 Oct26°24°
Sat31 Oct26°25°
Sun1 Nov26°24°
Mon2 Nov27°25°0.5 mm
When to go to Poncoy
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 | 70 | 60 | 51 | 76 | 93 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 95 | 83 | 81 | 79 |
| High | 26° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 25° |
| Low | 21° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Sea | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Poncoy
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Poncoy
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Poncoy
Earthquakes around Poncoy
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195033magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record16within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Mórrope 104 km ←1960 · 115 km
6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 66 km
6.3Monsefú 70 km ←2007 · 69 km
6.2Magdalena de Cao 78 km ←1969 · 138 km
Towns and villages around Poncoy
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Castilla0.8 kmPunta Poma Rosa0.9 kmPoma Rosa1 kmValle Hermoso1.1 kmNazareno Cautivo1.3 kmHuaca Blanca1.7 kmPalmo1.8 kmNuestro Amo1.8 kmLas Mercedes1.9 kmCote1.9 kmMonsefú2.1 kmLa Victoria2.1 kmZorro Cote2.2 kmMonte Verde2.5 kmSan Pedro2.6 kmCuyate2.7 kmPomape3.2 kmCusupe3.5 kmLas Huacas3.8 kmTafena4 kmChacupe4 kmHacienda Chacupe4.1 kmLa Huaca4.2 kmEspinal4.3 kmLa Cruz del Faro4.5 kmMuysil5 kmHacienda Mira Flores5.1 kmLas Palmas5.1 kmEl Médano5.1 kmHuaca5.2 kmSan Pedro5.5 kmMicracape5.6 kmEl Destino5.9 kmVilla El Milagro5.9 kmEl Transito6.1 kmSan Carlos6.2 kmFundo Santo Thomas6.3 kmChosica del Norte6.4 kmEl Rio6.4 kmLa Capilla6.5 kmEl Cienego6.5 kmLaran6.5 kmFundo Santa Elena6.6 kmSan Agustín6.6 kmEl Palmo6.7 kmFundo La Calzada6.7 kmHacienda La Joyita6.8 kmSanto Domingo6.8 kmLas Mercedes6.8 kmHacienda Vieja7 kmFundo Fanupe7 kmHacienda Nueva7 kmLa Carolina7.1 kmLa Capilla7.1 kmPuerto Arturo7.6 kmEl Tamarindo7.6 kmNuevo Reque7.6 kmLa Garita7.7 kmEl Mango7.8 kmArenal7.8 kmLa Arena7.8 kmLa Quinta7.8 kmCallanca7.8 kmEl Trebol7.9 kmSanta Elisa7.9 kmLa Linea Ferrea8.1 kmClaque8.1 kmSanta Eulalia8.2 kmSanta Elena8.2 kmLa Palmera8.3 kmEl Carmen8.4 kmEl Cerro8.4 kmLa Esperanza8.5 kmGuayaquiles8.5 kmCayanca8.5 kmRamon Changa8.6 kmSan Ricardo8.6 kmSan Luis8.8 kmLos Arenales8.8 kmEl Guayabo8.9 km
Postal code
14831
Places near Poncoy
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Poncoy?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Poncoy.
What is the hottest month in Poncoy?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Poncoy?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Poncoy?
March is the wettest month with about 14 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Poncoy?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in October at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Poncoy?
The postal code of Poncoy is 14831.