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Provincia de Celendín
Provincia de Celendín
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Salacat

Salacat is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,766 m above sea level. It has a population of about 359. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population359
Local time01:03
6.89° S, 78.27° WElevation 2,766 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06235
The year in Salacatweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low16° / 8°
Rain this month120mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Salacat at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

206 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

13 mm of rain

Weather in Salacat

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°8°5.7 mm
Sun25 Oct18°9°4.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°6°8.2 mm
Wed28 Oct15°5°14.6 mm
Thu29 Oct14°6°9.3 mm
Fri30 Oct11°8°10.8 mm
Sat31 Oct17°6°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov12°9°8.8 mm

When to go to Salacat

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474138496576838874575550
High16°16°16°16°16°15°16°17°16°16°16°16°
Low9°9°9°9°8°7°7°7°8°8°8°8°
Rain (mm)1441602061194926131853120110114
Wet days1113171173225101012

What's on in Salacat

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

Monuments and museums in Salacat

All monuments

Nature around Salacat

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 Salacat

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Salacat

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 61 km
5.7Rioja 41 km ↓2000 · 145 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 102 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Salacat

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

Postal code

06235

Places near Salacat

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Salacat?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salacat.
What is the hottest month in Salacat?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Salacat?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salacat?
March is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Salacat?
The postal code of Salacat is 06235.