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Provincia de Huari
Provincia de Huari
Ancash, Peru

Pucajirca

Pucajirca is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,245 m above sea level. It has a population of about 28. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population28
Local time20:55
9.21° S, 76.94° WElevation 3,245 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02370
The year in Pucajircaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month99mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pucajirca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

139 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Weather in Pucajirca

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct20°11°3.3 mm
Fri23 Oct19°9°1 mm
Sat24 Oct20°10°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct21°9°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct20°9°7.2 mm
Tue27 Oct21°6°3 mm
Wed28 Oct21°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°10°2 mm
Fri30 Oct19°11°7.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°9°3.9 mm

When to go to Pucajirca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score383635415256606459484039
High15°15°15°15°15°14°14°14°15°15°15°15°
Low7°7°7°6°5°5°4°4°5°6°6°7°
Rain (mm)156170189110493021275699126139
Wet days15161514108667111418

What's on in Pucajirca

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

Nature around Pucajirca

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 Pucajirca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pucajirca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 97 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 138 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 128 km
5.6Tocache 43 km →1984 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Pucajirca

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

Postal code

02370

Places near Pucajirca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pucajirca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pucajirca.
What is the hottest month in Pucajirca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Pucajirca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pucajirca?
December is the wettest month with about 139 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pucajirca?
The postal code of Pucajirca is 02370.