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Puno, Peru

Pucucunca

Pucucunca is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,681 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now-1°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:30
14.29° S, 69.88° WElevation 4,681 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes21215, 21235
The year in Pucucuncaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10October
October: high / low8° / -2°
Rain this month180mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Pucucunca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month8°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

388 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

52 mm of rain

Weather in Pucucunca

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 99%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct10°-1°3 mm
Mon26 Oct8°-3°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct8°0°7.6 mm
Wed28 Oct8°-1°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct8°0°4.8 mm
Fri30 Oct8°-1°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct7°1°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov8°1°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov6°1°6.8 mm
Tue3 Nov9°0°1.5 mm

When to go to Pucucunca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score3451229384443311053
High7°8°8°8°7°6°6°6°7°8°8°8°
Low0°0°-1°-1°-3°-4°-5°-5°-3°-2°-1°0°
Rain (mm)38831525815789605274114180211299
Wet days24232115118668161723

What's on in Pucucunca

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

Nature around Pucucunca

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 Pucucunca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pucucunca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 69 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 110 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 82 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 55 km

Towns and villages around Pucucunca

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

Postal codes

2121521235

Places near Pucucunca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pucucunca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pucucunca.
What is the hottest month in Pucucunca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the coldest month in Pucucunca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pucucunca?
January is the wettest month with about 388 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pucucunca?
Pucucunca has 2 postal codes: 21215, 21235.