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Provincia de Antonio Raymondi
Provincia de Antonio Raymondi
Ancash, Peru

Ranchas

Ranchas is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,424 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20. The climate is classified as cold subtropical highland (Köppen Cwc), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population20
Local time14:59
9.22° S, 76.99° WElevation 3,424 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02340
The year in Ranchasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month129mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ranchas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

179 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

25 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 32 km

Weather in Ranchas

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct20°9°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct21°8°1.9 mm
Thu29 Oct21°8°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct21°9°2.7 mm
Sat31 Oct19°8°5.7 mm
Sun1 Nov17°8°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov19°8°1.6 mm
Tue3 Nov18°9°1.4 mm
Wed4 Nov18°7°2.6 mm
Thu5 Nov20°8°6.3 mm

When to go to Ranchas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score302828334651545851413532
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°13°14°14°15°14°
Low6°6°6°5°4°3°3°3°4°5°5°6°
Rain (mm)2052252511476236253373129162179
Wet days15161514108667111418

What's on in Ranchas

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

Monuments and museums in Ranchas

All monuments

Nature around Ranchas

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 Ranchas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ranchas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 93 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 143 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 133 km
5.6Tocache 43 km →1984 · 148 km

Towns and villages around Ranchas

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

Postal code

02340

Places near Ranchas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ranchas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ranchas.
What is the hottest month in Ranchas?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Ranchas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ranchas?
December is the wettest month with about 179 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ranchas?
The postal code of Ranchas is 02340.