Cajamarca Department, Peru
Poyunte
Poyunte is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,991 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:25
6.85° S, 78.14° WElevation 2,991 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06225October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month96mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Poyunte at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:47 · 18:0712 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:46Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in August
Coolest month11°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthMarch
170 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
11 mm of rain
Weather in Poyunte
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 95%
Today27 Oct20°12°17.3 mm
Wed28 Oct17°11°19.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°12°32.8 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°12.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°9°3 mm
Sun1 Nov19°11°10.1 mm
Mon2 Nov19°12°17.4 mm
Tue3 Nov19°12°8.6 mm
Wed4 Nov19°12°2.2 mm
Thu5 Nov19°12°11.8 mm
When to go to Poyunte
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 | 56 | 48 | 45 | 58 | 75 | 87 | 94 | 95 | 82 | 65 | 61 | 57 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 18° |
| Low | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° |
| Rain (mm) | 120 | 127 | 170 | 97 | 42 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 42 | 96 | 93 | 94 |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Poyunte
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Poyunte
Nature around Poyunte
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Poyunte
Earthquakes around Poyunte
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195025magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Rioja 8 km ↖1990 · 137 km
6.5Rioja 5 km ↗1991 · 144 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 57 km
5.7Rioja 41 km ↓2000 · 130 km
Towns and villages around Poyunte
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chacapampa0.4 kmPallac0.5 kmShuitute0.7 kmPampa Grande1.3 kmLa Masma1.7 kmPoyuntecucho1.9 kmCelendín2 kmMangash2.2 kmCahuaypampa2.4 kmCashaconga2.7 kmLa Manzana2.8 kmPariapuquio3.4 kmSanta Rosa3.5 kmAgua Dulce3.6 kmSuro3.6 kmPumarume3.8 kmJelig3.8 kmPilco4.1 kmBellavista4.3 kmEl Lanche4.5 kmChuclalas4.6 kmBellavista4.8 kmSan Antonio4.8 kmLas Tres Zanjas5 kmConga de la Laguna5.2 kmBacón5.2 kmTingo5.2 kmLucmapampa5.4 kmSarsa Pampa5.4 kmLa Yanta5.5 kmLa Huaylla5.5 kmLanchecucho5.8 kmConga de La Greda5.9 kmSan Isidro6.1 kmMolina Pampa6.2 kmEl Chanche6.4 kmMalcat6.4 kmMaraypata6.5 kmCusichán6.5 kmHuañambra6.5 kmLimón6.6 kmEl Torno7.1 kmEl Paraíso7.3 kmQueruaysana7.4 kmMeléndez7.4 kmMesa Pampa7.5 kmVeintidós de Mayo7.5 kmTambo7.5 kmQuinua7.7 kmLos Verdes8 kmCholoque8.1 kmTingo8.2 kmHuashno8.3 kmLa Lucha8.6 kmLos Blancos8.7 kmCongona8.8 kmCollona8.9 kmChaquil9 kmSan Lucas9.1 kmQuillimbash9.1 kmCasha Pampa9.1 kmLa Shita9.1 kmCorredor9.2 kmLlanguat9.4 kmHornopampa9.4 kmSan Isidro9.6 kmPachachaca9.8 kmMacash9.9 kmChanclamachay9.9 kmLucma Pampa9.9 kmTrapiche Viejo10 kmMamag10 kmGuayopampa11 kmAlpacocha11 kmMinopampa11 kmPaucapata11 kmToste11 kmPaltarume11 kmRondo Cusma11 kmAngelo Tiana11 km
Postal code
06225
Places near Poyunte
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Poyunte?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Poyunte.
What is the hottest month in Poyunte?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Poyunte?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Poyunte?
March is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Poyunte?
The postal code of Poyunte is 06225.