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Ancash, Peru

Putaca

Putaca is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 4,185 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:35
10.08° S, 77.22° WElevation 4,185 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02410
The year in Putacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec29October
October: high / low10° / 0°
Rain this month65mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Putaca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month10°C

Average high in February

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

120 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Putaca

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Showers · wind 4 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct12°4°8.6 mm
Sun25 Oct8°3°16.8 mm
Mon26 Oct12°2°
Tue27 Oct11°1°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct10°-3°
Thu29 Oct10°-2°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°1°1 mm
Sat31 Oct11°1°3 mm
Sun1 Nov8°2°9.7 mm
Mon2 Nov10°2°7.8 mm

When to go to Putaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151211283848495142292111
High10°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°
Low0°1°1°1°0°-1°-2°-1°-1°0°0°0°
Rain (mm)157180219116309582965101120
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Putaca

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Putaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Putaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 114 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 125 km
6.0Huarmey 44 km ←1970 · 145 km
6.0Paramonga 24 km ←1963 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Putaca

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

Postal code

02410

Places near Putaca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putaca.
What is the hottest month in Putaca?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Putaca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putaca?
December is the wettest month with about 120 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Putaca?
The postal code of Putaca is 02410.