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Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga
Ancash, Peru

Pucahirca

Pucahirca is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,013 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:45
8.78° S, 77.25° WElevation 3,013 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes02270, 10870
The year in Pucahircaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month121mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pucahirca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in November

Coolest month6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

154 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Pucahirca

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct19°10°7.6 mm
Sat24 Oct20°11°9.7 mm
Sun25 Oct22°9°12.3 mm
Mon26 Oct21°10°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct22°9°2 mm
Wed28 Oct22°7°
Thu29 Oct22°10°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°11°18 mm
Sat31 Oct16°10°7.8 mm

When to go to Pucahirca

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score423939445666717566514845
High17°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°17°17°17°17°
Low8°9°9°8°7°6°6°6°7°7°8°8°
Rain (mm)1762092391385325142160121135154
Wet days16181716128778131519

What's on in Pucahirca

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Pucahirca

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Pucahirca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pucahirca

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 51 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 123 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 105 km
5.6Tocache 43 km →1984 · 140 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 7 km

Fossils in Peru
Triassic · 1

Towns and villages around Pucahirca

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal codes

0227010870

Places near Pucahirca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pucahirca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pucahirca.
What is the hottest month in Pucahirca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Pucahirca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pucahirca?
December is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pucahirca?
Pucahirca has 2 postal codes: 02270, 10870.