Pasco, Peru
Potaca
Potaca is a locality in Pasco, Peru, 4,185 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now4°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time23:07
10.62° S, 76.54° WElevation 4,185 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code19600October: high / low11° / 0°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Potaca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:0412 h 26 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:47Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month12°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
166 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
13 mm of rain
Weather in Potaca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
4°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 99%
Today26 Oct16°4°2.3 mm
Tue27 Oct16°1°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°1°1.4 mm
Thu29 Oct17°-1°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°1°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct18°-1°1 mm
Sun1 Nov17°2°2.6 mm
Mon2 Nov15°5°6.3 mm
Tue3 Nov12°5°9.2 mm
Wed4 Nov13°5°4.6 mm
When to go to Potaca
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 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 41 | 50 | 46 | 52 | 54 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 32 |
| High | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° |
| Low | 1° | 2° | 2° | 1° | 0° | -1° | -2° | -2° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 142 | 150 | 166 | 81 | 32 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 44 | 78 | 93 | 126 |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
What's on in Potaca
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Potaca
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Potaca
Earthquakes around Potaca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195027magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record55within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 115 km
5.9Huacho 17 km ↙1991 · 142 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 130 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 65 km
Towns and villages around Potaca
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Huachac0.4 kmAmado Grande1.7 kmJurish Majada2.1 kmHacienda Andacancha2.3 kmPachanganan2.7 kmPatacancha2.7 kmPumayarus2.9 kmChapchacuta3.1 kmLauche3.2 kmYuragyacu3.2 kmSantiago3.3 kmAlcahuarinan3.3 kmChacaragra3.3 kmIscucancha3.5 kmReja Huay4 kmYacucancha4 kmPotaga4.1 kmSantiago Pampa4.4 kmCchecceucro4.4 kmHacienda Huchumarca4.4 kmPocco4.6 kmPicuy Pallca4.6 kmSumac Patio4.7 kmLuichumaguyan4.9 kmCuncush5 kmYuragcancha5 kmGochapata5.1 kmTamvillos5.3 kmCaracancha5.4 kmPuyhuacocha5.4 kmAndacancha Viejo5.6 kmGargotón6 kmAlania Machay6.1 kmOgopampa6.2 kmPishgo Marcana6.3 kmMurmunia6.3 kmChagas6.3 kmVentanilla6.5 kmAndachaca Viejo6.5 kmHuachos6.5 kmUshcomachay6.7 kmIshancancha6.7 kmPaccha6.8 kmMesapata7 kmShiripata7.3 kmChalhuapata7.3 kmYanaquio7.4 kmHualanca Hucru7.5 kmGolac Majada7.5 kmColpachico7.5 kmCulpan7.6 kmRanracancha7.7 kmCorma7.8 kmSanjo8 kmPerdizpuquio8.1 kmJigantón8.3 kmCarahuanco8.4 kmCachipampa8.4 kmJatun Pozo8.8 kmChaccapozo8.8 kmHuachupanga9.1 kmJutoc9.2 kmAllayu9.3 kmRanrapata9.5 kmLos Andes9.8 kmChaqui Puquio9.8 kmLlicllao10 kmHayamachay10 kmVerde Pampa10 kmQuitishcancha11 kmCollpa11 kmTarahui11 kmPumacaca11 kmHuaychao Marca11 kmHuasca11 kmChocopata12 kmSan Juan Baños de Rabi12 kmHasiacocha12 kmIscaycancha12 kmPotrero12 km
Postal code
19600
Places near Potaca
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Potaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Potaca.
What is the hottest month in Potaca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Potaca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Potaca?
March is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Potaca?
The postal code of Potaca is 19600.