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La Libertad, Peru

Shalcapata

Shalcapata is a locality in La Libertad, Peru, 3,224 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time08:10
7.62° S, 77.89° WElevation 3,224 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code13320
The year in Shalcapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low17° / 6°
Rain this month106mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Shalcapata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in September

Coolest month7°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

195 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 27 km

Weather in Shalcapata

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 0 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°7°7.4 mm
Mon26 Oct14°8°9.5 mm
Tue27 Oct18°8°4.1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°7°1.8 mm
Thu29 Oct18°7°3.6 mm
Fri30 Oct19°7°
Sat31 Oct19°6°
Sun1 Nov17°7°17 mm
Mon2 Nov14°8°7.8 mm
Tue3 Nov17°7°10.5 mm

When to go to Shalcapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494141486878818779605651
High16°16°16°16°16°16°16°17°17°17°17°17°
Low7°7°7°7°6°5°4°5°6°6°6°7°
Rain (mm)141168195117421691238106105116
Wet days1314181395436111213

What's on in Shalcapata

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

Monuments and museums in Shalcapata

All monuments

Nature around Shalcapata

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 Shalcapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shalcapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Saposoa 7 km ↑1972 · 149 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 37 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 133 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 132 km

Towns and villages around Shalcapata

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

Postal code

13320

Places near Shalcapata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shalcapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shalcapata.
What is the hottest month in Shalcapata?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Shalcapata?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shalcapata?
March is the wettest month with about 195 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Shalcapata?
The postal code of Shalcapata is 13320.