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Provincia de Yauli
Provincia de Yauli
Junin, Peru

Shinca

Shinca is a locality in Junin, Peru, 3,722 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time13:42
11.50° S, 75.93° WElevation 3,722 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code12535
The year in Shincaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low12° / 2°
Rain this month79mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Shinca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month0°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

161 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

15 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 31 km

Weather in Shinca

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 23%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct18°3°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct16°0°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°5°1.3 mm
Mon2 Nov16°5°1.1 mm
Tue3 Nov15°6°
Wed4 Nov16°4°
Thu5 Nov17°5°0.7 mm
Fri6 Nov17°5°
Sat7 Nov14°7°2.7 mm

When to go to Shinca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score322822455859626561555039
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°12°12°13°13°
Low4°4°4°3°2°0°0°0°1°2°3°3°
Rain (mm)1521461617529161522507993126
Wet days101114632111358

What's on in Shinca

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

Monuments and museums in Shinca

All monuments

Nature around Shinca

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 Shinca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shinca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 100 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 67 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 99 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 131 km

Towns and villages around Shinca

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

Postal code

12535

Places near Shinca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shinca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shinca.
What is the hottest month in Shinca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Shinca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shinca?
March is the wettest month with about 161 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Shinca?
The postal code of Shinca is 12535.