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Provincia de Caylloma
Provincia de Caylloma
Arequipa, Peru

Quilcapata

Quilcapata is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 4,396 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now1°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population13
Local time18:37
15.22° S, 71.60° WElevation 4,396 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04175
The year in Quilcapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low11° / -3°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Quilcapata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

235 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Quilcapata

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

14-day forecast
1°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct14°0°12.9 mm
Fri23 Oct13°0°5.7 mm
Sat24 Oct9°0°5 mm
Sun25 Oct14°-1°3.8 mm
Mon26 Oct11°0°5.2 mm
Tue27 Oct13°-3°
Wed28 Oct13°-3°1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°-3°
Fri30 Oct14°-4°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct15°-1°0.5 mm

When to go to Quilcapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score101212375355575755463917
High10°10°10°10°10°9°9°10°11°11°12°11°
Low0°0°0°-2°-4°-6°-5°-5°-4°-3°-2°-1°
Rain (mm)23521518563128617284463134
Wet days1919175211035714

What's on in Quilcapata

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

Nature around Quilcapata

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 Quilcapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Quilcapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 144 km
6.5Huambo 41 km ←1984 · 110 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 133 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Quilcapata

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

Postal code

04175

Places near Quilcapata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Quilcapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Quilcapata.
What is the hottest month in Quilcapata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Quilcapata?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Quilcapata?
January is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Quilcapata?
The postal code of Quilcapata is 04175.