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Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department, Peru

Pucapuca

Pucapuca is a locality in Cuzco Department, Peru, 3,937 m above sea level. It has a population of about 218. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now14°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population218
Local time14:56
14.26° S, 71.44° WElevation 3,937 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code08265
The year in Pucapucaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low14° / 2°
Rain this month64mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Pucapuca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

180 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Pucapuca

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct17°5°1.4 mm
Sat24 Oct18°6°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct19°4°3.3 mm
Mon26 Oct14°5°10.1 mm
Tue27 Oct16°2°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°3°3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°4°1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°5°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct17°5°1 mm
Sun1 Nov18°6°1 mm

When to go to Pucapuca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score202224396158647062463024
High13°13°13°13°12°12°12°13°14°14°14°13°
Low4°4°4°2°0°-2°-2°-1°1°2°3°4°
Rain (mm)20918016856107612236492144
Wet days2222211044215101421

What's on in Pucapuca

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

Nature around Pucapuca

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 Pucapuca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pucapuca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 143 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 147 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 75 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Pucapuca

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

Postal code

08265

Places near Pucapuca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pucapuca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pucapuca.
What is the hottest month in Pucapuca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Pucapuca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pucapuca?
February is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pucapuca?
The postal code of Pucapuca is 08265.