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Puno, Peru

Pucana

Pucana is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,358 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now1°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:06
14.04° S, 69.92° WElevation 4,358 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21235
The year in Pucanaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9October
October: high / low9° / 0°
Rain this month277mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Pucana at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month9°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

587 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

115 mm of rain

Weather in Pucana

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

14-day forecast
1°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct8°1°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct10°0°2.3 mm
Sun1 Nov8°3°6.6 mm
Mon2 Nov9°2°4.3 mm
Tue3 Nov10°2°5.8 mm
Wed4 Nov11°-1°0.9 mm
Thu5 Nov10°-1°2.2 mm
Fri6 Nov10°1°2.7 mm
Sat7 Nov11°1°0.7 mm
Sun8 Nov9°-1°2.7 mm

When to go to Pucana

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score234102737434130943
High9°9°9°8°8°7°6°7°8°9°9°9°
Low2°2°2°1°0°-2°-2°-2°-1°0°1°2°
Rain (mm)587478384244187130115129184277341492
Wet days24232115118668161723

What's on in Pucana

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

Nature around Pucana

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 Pucana

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pucana

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 58 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 89 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 104 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 79 km

Towns and villages around Pucana

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

Postal code

21235

Places near Pucana

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pucana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pucana.
What is the hottest month in Pucana?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Pucana?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pucana?
January is the wettest month with about 587 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pucana?
The postal code of Pucana is 21235.