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Ayacucho, Peru

Quilcata

Quilcata is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 3,283 m above sea level. It has a population of about 466 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population466
Local time08:29
15.25° S, 73.45° WElevation 3,283 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05630
The year in Quilcataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low18° / 5°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Quilcata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in October

Coolest month7°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthFebruary

177 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

5 mm of rain

Weather in Quilcata

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct18°2°
Fri30 Oct18°3°
Sat31 Oct19°4°
Sun1 Nov19°4°
Mon2 Nov19°4°3.9 mm
Tue3 Nov17°5°6.4 mm
Wed4 Nov15°7°8.3 mm
Thu5 Nov16°7°7.1 mm
Fri6 Nov18°7°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov19°6°

When to go to Quilcata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score383839688285909191867453
High15°15°15°15°16°16°16°17°17°18°18°17°
Low7°7°7°5°3°3°3°3°4°5°6°7°
Rain (mm)1631771505213571319222566
Wet days1619165210125713

What's on in Quilcata

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 Quilcata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Quilcata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.4Camaná 107 km ←2001 · 115 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 125 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 147 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 131 km

Towns and villages around Quilcata

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

Postal code

05630

Places near Quilcata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Quilcata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Quilcata.
What is the hottest month in Quilcata?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Quilcata?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Quilcata?
February is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Quilcata?
The postal code of Quilcata is 05630.