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Provincia de Huari
Provincia de Huari
Ancash, Peru

Putaca

Putaca is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,723 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now5°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time19:25
9.26° S, 76.78° WElevation 3,723 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02385
The year in Putacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec24October
October: high / low12° / 3°
Rain this month163mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Putaca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in November

Coolest month1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

232 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

43 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
5°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct9°4°6.7 mm
Fri23 Oct11°3°0.6 mm
Sat24 Oct10°3°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct13°2°7.7 mm
Mon26 Oct12°3°11 mm
Tue27 Oct11°1°7.4 mm
Wed28 Oct11°4°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct11°4°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct9°6°16.5 mm
Sat31 Oct10°5°7.9 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
Score161414193237414438242017
High12°12°12°12°12°11°10°11°11°12°12°12°
Low4°4°4°4°3°2°1°1°2°3°4°4°
Rain (mm)2572702871728859435295163206232
Wet days17181715129778131519

What's on in Putaca

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

Nature around Putaca

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 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

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 115 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 122 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 110 km
5.6Tocache 43 km →1984 · 138 km

Towns and villages around Putaca

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

Postal code

02385

Places near Putaca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putaca.
What is the hottest month in Putaca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Putaca?
July 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 232 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Putaca?
The postal code of Putaca is 02385.