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Piura, Peru

Sapalache

Sapalache is a village in Piura, Peru, 2,364 m above sea level. It has a population of about 544 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population544
Local time07:39
5.15° S, 79.43° WElevation 2,364 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes20450–20451
The year in Sapalacheweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month109mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Sapalache at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in September

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

232 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

19 mm of rain

Weather in Sapalache

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°14°14.4 mm
Mon26 Oct21°13°22.2 mm
Tue27 Oct19°13°18.4 mm
Wed28 Oct18°14°28.1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°13°14.9 mm
Fri30 Oct20°13°12.1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°15.4 mm
Sun1 Nov16°13°29.2 mm
Mon2 Nov17°14°26 mm
Tue3 Nov17°14°22.5 mm

When to go to Sapalache

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score645453657783879188757165
High19°19°19°19°20°20°20°21°21°20°20°19°
Low11°12°12°12°11°11°10°10°11°11°11°11°
Rain (mm)1392322881757331201944109122141
Wet days11151411876448811

What's on in Sapalache

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sapalache

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sapalache

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Sullana 8 km →2021 · 133 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 139 km
5.9Catamayo 7 km ↙1983 · 126 km
5.8Sullana 11 km ↗2022 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Sapalache

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

Postal codes

20450–20451

Places near Sapalache

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sapalache?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sapalache.
What is the hottest month in Sapalache?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Sapalache?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sapalache?
February is the wettest month with about 232 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sapalache?
Sapalache has 2 postal codes: 20450–20451.