Cajamarca Department, Peru
Shitamayo
Shitamayo is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,990 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:43
6.78° S, 78.53° WElevation 2,990 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month150mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shitamayo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 18:0812 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:48Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month17°C
Average high in November
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthMarch
210 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
20 mm of rain
Weather in Shitamayo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 99%
Today24 Oct21°11°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct20°12°20.1 mm
Mon26 Oct19°10°8.8 mm
Tue27 Oct19°8°13.2 mm
Wed28 Oct21°7°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct21°8°7.9 mm
Fri30 Oct21°7°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct19°9°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov18°9°10.8 mm
Mon2 Nov14°10°13.7 mm
When to go to Shitamayo
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 | 51 | 45 | 42 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 85 | 72 | 58 | 59 | 53 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 138 | 156 | 210 | 131 | 60 | 35 | 20 | 24 | 73 | 150 | 120 | 122 |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Shitamayo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Shitamayo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shitamayo
Earthquakes around Shitamayo
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 record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 91 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 106 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 72 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 105 km
Towns and villages around Shitamayo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cochadén1.2 kmLa Hualanga1.6 kmLa Llica1.8 kmChaquil2.1 kmCashapampa Alto2.8 kmChugurcillo2.8 kmNogalpampa3 kmNuevo San Juan3.2 kmYerba Santa Baja3.2 kmPoro Poro3.3 kmCorralpampa3.4 kmPasahumaca3.4 kmLlaucán3.4 kmCondac3.5 kmChanchiloma3.9 kmAgua Santa3.9 kmVista Alegre3.9 kmChicolón4.2 kmNuevo San Juan Alto4.2 kmTambo Bajo4.3 kmTambo Alto4.5 kmVista Alegre Alto4.6 kmTayamayo4.7 kmTambillo Alto4.7 kmTambillo Bajo4.8 kmYerba Santa Alta4.8 kmPomagón Alto4.8 kmPuquipata4.9 kmMaraypampa5 kmCaparrosa5 kmEl Tambo5.3 kmEnterador Bajo5.4 kmChulipampa5.6 kmArascorgue5.8 kmPashgolpata5.8 kmSingal6 kmMolinopampa6.1 kmApán Veintiocho de Julio6.2 kmNuevo Tunaspampa6.3 kmTumbacucho6.4 kmLanchecucho6.4 kmPingullo Bajo6.4 kmCuñacales Llaucán6.5 kmEl Enterador6.8 kmBatancucho7.1 kmLa Rinconada7.1 kmChorro Blanco7.2 kmShihua7.2 kmEl Chanche7.3 kmÑun Ñun7.4 kmCoñorconga7.4 kmApán Bajo7.5 kmTahona Baja7.7 kmFrutillo Alto7.7 kmTandalpata7.7 kmChilcapampa8 kmCuñacales Bajo8 kmCaparrosa8 kmMarcopata8 kmMarcopata Bajo8.1 kmTahona Alto8.2 kmYanacasha8.2 kmMayhuasi8.3 kmSan José de Cuñacales8.3 kmFrutillo Bajo Sector II8.4 kmAlto Perú8.4 kmApán Alto8.4 kmNueva Unión8.5 kmAnexo Chilón8.5 kmLa Cuadratura8.5 kmPingullo Alto8.5 kmGuagarish8.8 kmChaupiquinua8.9 kmShater9 kmPalo Blanco9 kmProgresopampa9.2 kmHuandorchugo9.3 kmPatahuasi9.3 kmCuñacales Alto9.3 kmFrutillo Bajo9.4 km
Places near Shitamayo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shitamayo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shitamayo.
What is the hottest month in Shitamayo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Shitamayo?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shitamayo?
March is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.