Ica, Peru
Pongo Chico
Pongo Chico is a locality in Ica, Peru, 411 m above sea level. It has a population of about 251. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population251
Local time16:55
14.12° S, 75.69° WElevation 411 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code11200October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pongo Chico at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 18:0312 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:45Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in March
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
11 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
within 8.3 km
Weather in Pongo Chico
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 43%
Today24 Oct33°21°
Sun25 Oct33°19°
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct32°19°
Thu29 Oct34°18°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°19°
Sat31 Oct33°19°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov32°20°
When to go to Pongo Chico
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 | 49 | 41 | 42 | 67 | 87 | 96 | 100 | 97 | 90 | 84 | 71 | 57 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 7 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Wet days | 8 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
What's on in Pongo Chico
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pongo Chico
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pongo Chico
Earthquakes around Pongo Chico
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950205magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record68within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0San Vicente de Cañete 42 km ↙2007 · 128 km
7.7San Juan de Marcona 69 km ↖1996 · 97 km
7.1Vista Alegre 20 km ↘1960 · 133 km
6.9Huacachina 45 km ↙2011 · 46 km
Towns and villages around Pongo Chico
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Rosada0.3 kmPongo de Los Uchuya0.4 kmTaro0.5 kmPongo Grande0.9 kmPariñas Chico0.9 kmConuca1 kmPongo Los Zegarras1.2 kmPampa La Juliana1.3 kmPongo1.3 kmSan Isidro1.4 kmChaipi1.4 kmLos Piscontes1.6 kmPariñas Grande1.6 kmCamino Chico1.7 kmPampa de Yajasi1.7 kmSan Antonio1.7 kmJajasi1.8 kmLa Solano1.8 kmUrva1.8 kmCallejón Los Espinos1.8 kmJunchava1.8 kmEl Rosario1.9 kmJauranga1.9 kmJupanquis2 kmLos Acuaches2.1 kmLa Quispe2.1 kmGarganto2.1 kmSihuas2.2 kmPrimavera2.3 kmCamino Grande2.5 kmSunampe2.5 kmHuacachina2.5 kmLa Victoria2.5 kmLos Mendoza2.6 kmChanchamayo2.6 kmTacaracá2.8 kmChulpaca2.9 kmEl Arenal2.9 kmGalazara2.9 kmMendoza3 kmLa Benavides3.1 kmEl Alamo3.1 kmPampa de Tate3.2 kmLa Joya3.2 kmSan Pablo3.2 kmSanta Rita3.3 kmAtalaya3.3 kmLa Esmeralda3.3 kmParaiso3.3 kmSanta Angelica3.4 kmLa Jirao3.6 kmPuno3.6 kmLa Colmena3.6 kmLa Pampa3.7 kmNatalia3.7 kmCasa Blanca3.8 kmLujaraja3.8 kmTayamana3.9 kmLas Brujas3.9 kmSanta Gertudiz4.1 kmVillana4.1 kmCamino Grande4.2 kmSan Alfonso4.2 kmRosario4.2 kmSan Agustín4.2 kmSan Pedro4.3 kmMara4.3 kmBaldeón4.3 kmLa Lobera4.3 kmPurume4.3 kmTajahuana4.5 kmBuena Vista4.5 kmCalderones4.6 kmVaurilla4.6 kmSanta Elena4.7 kmEl Rosario4.7 kmHuamanguilla4.7 kmLa Saucedo4.8 kmTaja Huana Grande4.9 kmSan Juan de Dios4.9 km
Postal code
11200
Places near Pongo Chico
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pongo Chico?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pongo Chico.
What is the hottest month in Pongo Chico?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Pongo Chico?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pongo Chico?
February is the wettest month with about 11 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pongo Chico?
The postal code of Pongo Chico is 11200.