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Rucano

Rucano is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,831 m above sea level. It has a population of about 55. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population55
Local time08:18
15.11° S, 70.06° WElevation 3,831 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes21170, 21825
The year in Rucanoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low16° / 2°
Rain this month101mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Rucano at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in September

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

228 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Rucano

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Showers · wind 5 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°5°9.2 mm
Mon26 Oct14°4°15 mm
Tue27 Oct15°4°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct17°3°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct17°3°
Fri30 Oct17°4°
Sat31 Oct17°5°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov17°7°
Mon2 Nov17°6°3.4 mm
Tue3 Nov17°5°3.9 mm

When to go to Rucano

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score252835577375788281656033
High14°14°14°14°14°14°14°15°16°16°16°15°
Low5°4°4°3°0°-2°-3°-1°1°2°4°4°
Rain (mm)29222819689181151942101121173
Wet days1616126211137613

What's on in Rucano

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

Nature around Rucano

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 Rucano

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rucano

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 34 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 45 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 104 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 85 km

Towns and villages around Rucano

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

Postal codes

2117021825

Places near Rucano

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rucano?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rucano.
What is the hottest month in Rucano?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Rucano?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rucano?
February is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rucano?
Rucano has 2 postal codes: 21170, 21825.