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Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department, Peru

Puhaya

Puhaya is a locality in Moquegua Department, Peru, 3,810 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time07:37
16.16° S, 70.64° WElevation 3,810 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code18530
The year in Puhayaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low16° / 1°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Puhaya at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

128 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Puhaya

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct18°1°
Sun1 Nov20°0°
Mon2 Nov20°2°
Tue3 Nov19°4°
Wed4 Nov21°5°
Thu5 Nov21°5°
Fri6 Nov18°8°5.3 mm
Sat7 Nov18°7°2.1 mm
Sun8 Nov9°7°9.9 mm
Mon9 Nov16°5°1.4 mm

When to go to Puhaya

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score252728506669737774706539
High13°13°13°13°13°13°13°14°15°16°16°15°
Low4°4°4°2°-1°-1°-1°0°0°1°2°3°
Rain (mm)1281098626553910223060
Wet days1717166310045512

What's on in Puhaya

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

Nature around Puhaya

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 Puhaya

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Puhaya

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 144 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 39 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 121 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 96 km

Towns and villages around Puhaya

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

Postal code

18530

Places near Puhaya

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Puhaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Puhaya.
What is the hottest month in Puhaya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Puhaya?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Puhaya?
January is the wettest month with about 128 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Puhaya?
The postal code of Puhaya is 18530.