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Ayacucho, Peru

Putaca

Putaca is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 3,240 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time09:48
14.67° S, 74.22° WElevation 3,240 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Putacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low17° / 3°
Rain this month38mm
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 month17°C

Average high in October

Coolest month0°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

140 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 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
18°C

Showers · wind 9 km/h · humidity 40%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°10°11.8 mm
Mon26 Oct17°7°4.2 mm
Tue27 Oct18°5°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°5°2.6 mm
Thu29 Oct17°1°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°3°
Sat31 Oct18°5°1.7 mm
Sun1 Nov19°5°
Mon2 Nov19°4°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov18°7°1.7 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
Score434344658082858786756847
High16°16°16°16°16°15°15°16°16°17°16°16°
Low6°7°6°5°1°0°0°1°2°3°3°5°
Rain (mm)13414012036157101623383673
Wet days1619167320126713

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

7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 131 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 132 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 133 km
7.1Vista Alegre 20 km ↘1960 · 79 km

Towns and villages around Putaca

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

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?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Putaca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putaca?
February is the wettest month with about 140 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.