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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Putuchacra

Putuchacra is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,152 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:59
6.48° S, 78.96° WElevation 2,152 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06655
The year in Putuchacraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month96mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Putuchacra at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in September

Coolest month14°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

163 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

20 mm of rain

Weather in Putuchacra

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°16°6.7 mm
Sat24 Oct25°15°11.6 mm
Sun25 Oct24°16°15.9 mm
Mon26 Oct26°15°6.9 mm
Tue27 Oct23°16°27.4 mm
Wed28 Oct22°15°15.7 mm
Thu29 Oct20°14°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°15°5.3 mm
Sat31 Oct24°14°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov22°16°14.7 mm

When to go to Putuchacra

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score645652658493969688746964
High22°21°21°22°22°22°22°23°23°23°23°23°
Low14°14°14°14°14°14°13°14°14°14°13°14°
Rain (mm)861211631044727202051967376
Wet days11131611532248911

What's on in Putuchacra

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 Putuchacra

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Putuchacra

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 150 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 126 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 49 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 75 km

Towns and villages around Putuchacra

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

Postal code

06655

Places near Putuchacra

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putuchacra?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putuchacra.
What is the hottest month in Putuchacra?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Putuchacra?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putuchacra?
March is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Putuchacra?
The postal code of Putuchacra is 06655.