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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Socchagon

Socchagon is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,593 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:01
7.42° S, 78.08° WElevation 2,593 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06330
The year in Socchagonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month63mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Socchagon at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

122 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Weather in Socchagon

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct20°12°5.6 mm
Sat24 Oct21°11°9.2 mm
Sun25 Oct22°12°15.3 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°12.8 mm
Tue27 Oct21°11°3 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct21°12°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct19°12°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°11°3 mm
Sun1 Nov19°11°6.4 mm

When to go to Socchagon

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575452587888909382666358
High20°19°19°19°20°20°20°21°21°20°20°20°
Low11°11°11°11°10°9°8°9°10°10°10°11°
Rain (mm)931051226824104622636573
Wet days1314191485437111213

What's on in Socchagon

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 Socchagon

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Socchagon

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 26 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 81 km
5.5Saposoa 23 km ←1972 · 138 km
5.5Saposoa 17 km ←1972 · 139 km

Towns and villages around Socchagon

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

Postal code

06330

Places near Socchagon

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Socchagon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Socchagon.
What is the hottest month in Socchagon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Socchagon?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Socchagon?
March is the wettest month with about 122 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Socchagon?
The postal code of Socchagon is 06330.