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Provincia de Caylloma
Provincia de Caylloma
Arequipa, Peru

Pusca Pusca

Pusca Pusca is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 4,493 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now2°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time03:38
15.89° S, 71.09° WElevation 4,493 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04220
The year in Pusca Puscaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low13° / -3°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Pusca Pusca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

168 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Pusca Pusca

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

14-day forecast
2°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct10°2°5.4 mm
Sun25 Oct11°0°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct9°0°
Tue27 Oct9°-2°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct10°-1°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct10°-1°
Fri30 Oct12°-2°1 mm
Sat31 Oct14°-1°
Sun1 Nov15°-1°
Mon2 Nov15°-1°

When to go to Pusca Pusca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score101213365153576059554721
High10°10°10°10°10°9°10°11°12°13°12°11°
Low0°0°0°-2°-4°-5°-5°-5°-4°-3°-2°0°
Rain (mm)168158131367851214273980
Wet days1817175320035613

What's on in Pusca Pusca

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

Nature around Pusca Pusca

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 Pusca Pusca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pusca Pusca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 139 km
7.0El Pedregal 30 km ↓1958 · 148 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 80 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 90 km

Towns and villages around Pusca Pusca

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

Postal code

04220

Places near Pusca Pusca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pusca Pusca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pusca Pusca.
What is the hottest month in Pusca Pusca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the coldest month in Pusca Pusca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pusca Pusca?
January is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pusca Pusca?
The postal code of Pusca Pusca is 04220.