Huánuco Department, Peru
Quinchay
Quinchay is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,748 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time07:20
10.10° S, 76.66° WElevation 3,748 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10530October: high / low12° / 2°
Rain this month93mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Quinchay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:39 · 18:0312 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 16:49Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month13°C
Average high in November
Coolest month0°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
144 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
17 mm of rain
Weather in Quinchay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
6°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 89%
Today24 Oct13°3°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct14°6°6.4 mm
Mon26 Oct13°3°10.2 mm
Tue27 Oct16°2°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°2°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°3°3 mm
Fri30 Oct17°6°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct16°2°6.8 mm
Sun1 Nov15°4°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov15°3°2.5 mm
When to go to Quinchay
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 42 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 47 | 37 | 32 | 22 |
| High | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 2° | 1° | 0° | 0° | 1° | 2° | 2° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 161 | 171 | 188 | 97 | 41 | 22 | 17 | 28 | 50 | 93 | 119 | 144 |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 |
What's on in Quinchay
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Quinchay
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Quinchay
Earthquakes around Quinchay
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195026magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record57within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 121 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 112 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 129 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 132 km
Towns and villages around Quinchay
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pago0.7 kmCallascancha2.2 kmPahuaganan2.2 kmHualgochupa2.3 kmShucuy2.5 kmJatur Calanca2.6 kmRauche2.8 kmIchicalanca2.9 kmPogoj2.9 kmCarhuampata2.9 kmCochapampa2.9 kmPocoj3.1 kmTapia Tapia3.1 kmJochapata3.3 kmPalpa3.3 kmTambo3.7 kmJesús3.9 kmJatunragra3.9 kmAgruco4.1 kmTuctoccochan4.2 kmCorian4.2 kmAlaca4.4 kmLuntuyoc4.5 kmInca Huayl4.5 kmChiquia4.6 kmLaunioc4.6 kmPucamachay4.6 kmHuayla4.7 kmJahual4.8 kmArcahuasin4.8 kmHuaychaocancha4.8 kmSocsha4.9 kmGalaopata5 kmTontalgoy5.1 kmCulcuy5.2 kmSan José de Ticra5.2 kmShiquiaruro5.2 kmUcrucancha5.3 kmLicujirca5.3 kmTadiopata5.3 kmCayranatoc5.3 kmHuancacancha5.5 kmTicrachico5.6 kmQuisuarpata5.7 kmContan Jachipampa5.8 kmSan Miguel de Cauri5.8 kmCaran5.9 kmYupash5.9 kmCauri5.9 kmParacsha6 kmLibrun Librun6 kmAuquilagaga6.2 kmGasogo6.2 kmAngoshan6.3 kmSiquichupa6.3 kmYachasmarca6.4 kmCuartelpampa6.4 kmLlache6.5 kmCochambra6.7 kmQuinchas6.8 kmPacal6.8 kmCauricancha6.8 kmYacumali6.8 kmYanamachay6.8 kmNatipata6.9 kmChirapata6.9 kmJuprocpampa7 kmHuagarish7.1 kmPupupaganán7.1 kmHuancamachay7.1 kmPuagcancha7.1 kmPuquio7.2 kmOcupampa7.4 kmTambococha7.4 kmJocha7.4 kmHuanca7.6 kmPucamuquio7.6 kmSan Luis de Gonzaga7.7 kmCoguy7.7 kmShuquil7.8 km
Postal code
10530
Places near Quinchay
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Quinchay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Quinchay.
What is the hottest month in Quinchay?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Quinchay?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Quinchay?
December is the wettest month with about 144 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Quinchay?
The postal code of Quinchay is 10530.