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Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department, Peru

Puchcay

Puchcay is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,955 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now3°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population15
Local time03:42
10.19° S, 76.81° WElevation 3,955 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10650
The year in Puchcayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low12° / 1°
Rain this month95mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Puchcay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

148 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Puchcay

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

14-day forecast
3°C

Partly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°3°3.1 mm
Sun25 Oct14°6°11.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°5°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°3°1 mm
Wed28 Oct17°3°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°3°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°4°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct17°4°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov13°4°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov16°2°7.8 mm

When to go to Puchcay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score231816324145495146363121
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°11°12°12°13°13°
Low2°2°2°2°1°0°-1°0°1°1°1°1°
Rain (mm)169182205107381814244895119148
Wet days12131498554591114

What's on in Puchcay

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

Nature around Puchcay

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 Puchcay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Puchcay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 148 km
6.0Paramonga 24 km ←1963 · 146 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 140 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Puchcay

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

Postal code

10650

Places near Puchcay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Puchcay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Puchcay.
What is the hottest month in Puchcay?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Puchcay?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Puchcay?
December is the wettest month with about 148 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Puchcay?
The postal code of Puchcay is 10650.