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Provincia de Huari
Provincia de Huari
Ancash, Peru

Putaca

Putaca is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 4,130 m above sea level. It has a population of about 34. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population34
Local time14:49
9.41° S, 76.97° WElevation 4,130 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02333
The year in Putacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec24October
October: high / low11° / 1°
Rain this month106mm
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 month11°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

155 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

19 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
8°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°4°2.5 mm
Fri23 Oct11°3°3 mm
Sat24 Oct12°4°9 mm
Sun25 Oct12°4°8.5 mm
Mon26 Oct11°2°5.8 mm
Tue27 Oct13°2°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct15°3°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°2°2 mm
Fri30 Oct12°4°15.2 mm
Sat31 Oct11°1°10.3 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
Score131111163137434436241714
High11°11°11°11°11°10°10°10°10°11°11°11°
Low2°2°2°2°1°0°-1°-1°0°1°1°2°
Rain (mm)1731872151275128192658106143155
Wet days15161514108667111418

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 · 107 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 148 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 132 km
5.6Santa María del Valle 17 km ↖1964 · 88 km

Towns and villages around Putaca

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

Postal code

02333

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?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°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 155 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Putaca?
The postal code of Putaca is 02333.