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Punapata

Punapata is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,698 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:23
14.03° S, 70.26° WElevation 4,698 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes21240, 21250 …
The year in Punapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9October
October: high / low9° / -1°
Rain this month218mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Punapata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month9°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

363 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

57 mm of rain

Weather in Punapata

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct10°-1°2.4 mm
Sun25 Oct10°0°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct9°0°3.2 mm
Tue27 Oct9°0°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct9°0°3 mm
Thu29 Oct9°1°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct10°2°2 mm
Sat31 Oct5°3°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov9°0°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov7°0°10.2 mm

When to go to Punapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score234143848504832942
High8°8°9°8°8°7°6°7°8°9°9°9°
Low0°0°0°0°-2°-3°-4°-3°-2°-1°0°1°
Rain (mm)452378329194106765786126218253363
Wet days2423201274447151524

What's on in Punapata

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

Nature around Punapata

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 Punapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Punapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 93 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 115 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 98 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 77 km

Towns and villages around Punapata

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

Postal codes

212402125021255

Places near Punapata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Punapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Punapata.
What is the hottest month in Punapata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Punapata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Punapata?
December is the wettest month with about 363 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Punapata?
Punapata has 3 postal codes: 21240, 21250, 21255.