Cajamarca Department, Peru
Sarapacha
Sarapacha is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,880 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:02
7.10° S, 78.78° WElevation 2,880 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06451October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month179mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sarapacha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 18:0912 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:56Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
353 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
20 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 7.8 km
Weather in Sarapacha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 79%
Today24 Oct19°9°12 mm
Sun25 Oct17°11°17.5 mm
Mon26 Oct19°9°3.5 mm
Tue27 Oct19°7°13.1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°6°11.7 mm
Thu29 Oct17°8°12.8 mm
Fri30 Oct17°9°6.8 mm
Sat31 Oct19°8°
Sun1 Nov15°8°9.3 mm
Mon2 Nov16°9°4.9 mm
When to go to Sarapacha
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 57 | 52 | 45 | 62 | 85 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 91 | 71 | 67 | 61 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 9° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 221 | 274 | 353 | 207 | 90 | 46 | 20 | 23 | 88 | 179 | 127 | 163 |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
What's on in Sarapacha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Sarapacha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sarapacha
Earthquakes around Sarapacha
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19509magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record24within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 101 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 147 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 107 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 139 km
Towns and villages around Sarapacha
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Ignacio de Unanca1.8 kmSanta Rosa de Unanca1.9 kmYerba Buena2 kmCapilla de Unanca2.2 kmEl Ingenio2.3 kmLalaquish Alto2.6 kmChorro Blanco2.7 kmPaloblanco3 kmCajaquis3 kmCallancas3 kmIglesiapampa3.3 kmLa Chonta3.3 kmLalaquish Bajo3.4 kmLa Totora3.6 kmEl Rejo3.7 kmDos de Mayo3.9 kmLlanayaco4 kmCapilla Alta4.1 kmYaminchad4.3 kmLanchepampa4.3 kmPoquish4.6 kmCarrerapampa4.7 kmEl Rejo de Callancas5 kmChupica5.6 kmEl Salvador5.7 kmMaqui Maqui5.8 kmCardón Alto5.9 kmCardón Bajo5.9 kmYerba Santa6 kmPolan6.1 kmSan Pablo6.1 kmYuragalpa6.2 kmCerro Blanco6.4 kmSanta Rosa de Chumbil6.5 kmCadacchon6.6 kmSan Pedro6.6 kmRamos6.6 kmLas Vizcachas6.9 kmLloque6.9 kmAnispampa6.9 kmKuntur Wasi7.1 kmEl Porvenir7.2 kmPozo Seco7.6 kmCuzcuden7.9 kmLa Laguna7.9 kmLiclipampa8 kmPozo La Palma8.1 kmSangal8.3 kmMaraypampa8.3 kmEl Suro8.5 kmCuñish8.6 kmSucchabamba8.6 kmTuñad8.7 kmSan Antonio de Cachis9 kmEl Gigante9 kmSanta Paula de Chumbil9.1 kmLa Capellanía9.2 kmMaran Pampa9.2 kmChonta Alta9.4 kmChonta Baja9.5 kmCuñish Bajo9.5 kmPampa de San Luis9.6 kmSanta Rosa de Callancas9.6 kmCachipampa9.6 kmJesús9.8 kmLomada Chileton9.9 kmEl Gigante10 kmPeña Blanca10 kmChacapampa10 kmJancos10 kmEl Progreso10 kmEl Palto10 kmEl Espinal11 kmPatiño11 kmHualabamba11 kmSan Luis Grande12 kmCuracocha12 kmZapotal12 kmPampa Verde13 kmSalvia13 km
Postal code
06451
Places near Sarapacha
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sarapacha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sarapacha.
What is the hottest month in Sarapacha?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Sarapacha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sarapacha?
March is the wettest month with about 353 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sarapacha?
The postal code of Sarapacha is 06451.