Junin, Peru
Puquiac
Puquiac is a locality in Junin, Peru, 4,447 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now4°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:20
11.74° S, 75.99° WElevation 4,447 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code12565October: high / low9° / -1°
Rain this month93mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Puquiac at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:0212 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:47Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month10°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
208 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
14 mm of rain
Monuments nearby2+
within 27 km
Weather in Puquiac
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
4°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 82%
Today24 Oct11°-1°4 mm
Sun25 Oct9°3°17.7 mm
Mon26 Oct9°0°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct12°-3°
Wed28 Oct12°0°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct13°-1°
Fri30 Oct13°-1°2 mm
Sat31 Oct12°0°2 mm
Sun1 Nov12°1°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov13°0°7.8 mm
When to go to Puquiac
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 13 | 7 | 31 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 57 | 50 | 39 | 32 | 22 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 10° |
| Low | 0° | 1° | 1° | 0° | -2° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -2° | -1° | -1° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 188 | 180 | 208 | 96 | 33 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 57 | 93 | 106 | 151 |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
What's on in Puquiac
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Puquiac
Nature around Puquiac
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Puquiac
Earthquakes around Puquiac
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195059magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record69within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 98 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 60 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 73 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 141 km
Towns and villages around Puquiac
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Alto Perú0.7 kmCarmicancha1.5 kmAjucancha1.6 kmTrapiche1.8 kmHuaycuñuc2.1 kmPucutuyo2.4 kmLacho2.5 kmAjruipampa2.7 kmVaquería2.8 kmTingo María2.8 kmSan José de Andaychagua2.8 kmPisgus2.8 kmPanchacota2.9 kmSuraopata3 kmTucuhuajanán3.2 kmHuacamarca3.5 kmIshacancha3.8 kmAjovado4 kmCebollahuasi4.1 kmMorada4.2 kmRuchmiculpa4.5 kmYarhualoma4.7 kmCajóncancha5 kmPaccha5 kmChumpata5 kmPanyach5.1 kmGuadalupe5.1 kmShuctupayana5.3 kmYanachaja5.6 kmCantipahuay5.9 kmJarrunacancha6.2 kmRipancachic6.2 kmRupacuto6.4 kmRangra6.4 kmCuchihuare6.5 kmTupis6.5 kmPacchapata6.6 kmPutucancha6.7 kmSuytuc6.9 kmGirocancha6.9 kmMiloch6.9 kmYacuarumi7.1 kmChonahuasi7.1 kmPacchahuasi7.1 kmPilcocancha7.1 kmJancapata7.2 kmCushuro7.2 kmSan Miguel7.3 kmEscoriopata7.4 kmShinigayoc7.6 kmJatuncancha7.6 kmQuinashpata7.6 kmPuquiopampa7.7 kmPerdizcancha7.8 kmAlicancha7.8 kmPaccha7.9 kmYanacocha7.9 kmJullpucro7.9 kmHuayhuay Pata8 kmShalguag8 kmPacllaesquina8.1 kmCasacancha8.1 kmJatunojo8.2 kmAlpamarca8.2 kmHuacuruyoc8.2 kmSan Cristóbal8.3 kmJarhuanchuy8.4 kmCorugo8.5 kmVicsococha8.6 kmCocurangra8.6 kmCashacancha8.6 kmYupana8.8 kmPaca8.8 kmChachaloma8.9 kmRamada8.9 kmHuancarumi9 kmSullucancha9 kmRangra9.1 kmJatuncancha9.1 kmJulanrancra9.1 km
Postal code
12565
Places near Puquiac
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puquiac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Puquiac.
What is the hottest month in Puquiac?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the coldest month in Puquiac?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Puquiac?
March is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Puquiac?
The postal code of Puquiac is 12565.