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Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department, Peru

Quinchas

Quinchas is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,478 m above sea level. It has a population of about 48. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population48
Local time17:41
10.04° S, 76.66° WElevation 3,478 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes10530, 10550
The year in Quinchasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low14° / 4°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Quinchas at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

113 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Weather in Quinchas

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct16°9°3.9 mm
Sun25 Oct16°6°7.2 mm
Mon26 Oct14°6°10.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°4°3.2 mm
Wed28 Oct18°4°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct19°5°1 mm
Fri30 Oct18°5°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct16°7°7.8 mm
Sun1 Nov17°5°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov15°7°2 mm

When to go to Quinchas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363230455458616459494434
High14°14°14°14°13°13°13°13°14°14°15°14°
Low5°5°5°5°4°3°2°2°3°4°4°4°
Rain (mm)1261321457532181322387294113
Wet days12131498554591114

What's on in Quinchas

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

Nature around Quinchas

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 Quinchas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Quinchas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 120 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 117 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 133 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Quinchas

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

Postal codes

1053010550

Places near Quinchas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Quinchas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Quinchas.
What is the hottest month in Quinchas?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Quinchas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Quinchas?
December is the wettest month with about 113 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Quinchas?
Quinchas has 2 postal codes: 10530, 10550.