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Ayacucho, Peru

Sancos

Sancos is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 2,812 m above sea level. It has a population of about 424 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population424
Local time06:52
15.06° S, 73.95° WElevation 2,812 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Sancosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low21° / 7°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sancos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthFebruary

164 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

4 mm of rain

Weather in Sancos

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Showers · wind 0 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct16°10°13.1 mm
Sun25 Oct17°11°13.4 mm
Mon26 Oct15°9°3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°7°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°6°5.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°7°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°7°
Sat31 Oct19°6°
Sun1 Nov18°7°
Mon2 Nov19°6°

When to go to Sancos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5449518295971009996887859
High18°18°18°18°19°19°19°20°20°21°20°19°
Low9°9°9°8°5°4°4°5°6°7°8°9°
Rain (mm)15116413134844811192164
Wet days1216136210124611

What's on in Sancos

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

Nature around Sancos

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 Sancos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sancos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.4Camaná 107 km ←2001 · 138 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 101 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 113 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Sancos

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

Places near Sancos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sancos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sancos.
What is the hottest month in Sancos?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Sancos?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sancos?
February is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.