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Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department, Peru

Socllapata

Socllapata is a locality in Cuzco Department, Peru, 3,963 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time22:13
14.48° S, 71.20° WElevation 3,963 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Socllapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low14° / 2°
Rain this month70mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Socllapata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

223 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Socllapata

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct16°7°1.1 mm
Sat24 Oct17°7°6.7 mm
Sun25 Oct18°7°5.9 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°13.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°5°1 mm
Wed28 Oct13°5°6.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°4°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°5°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct16°4°1 mm
Sun1 Nov17°7°1 mm

When to go to Socllapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score242628375453607062423429
High13°13°13°13°12°12°12°13°14°14°14°13°
Low4°3°3°2°0°-1°-1°-1°1°2°3°3°
Rain (mm)22320219165128514267096149
Wet days2322211276427131422

What's on in Socllapata

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

Nature around Socllapata

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 Socllapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Socllapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 109 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 115 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 44 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 101 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Peru
Paleogene · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Socllapata

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

Places near Socllapata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Socllapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Socllapata.
What is the hottest month in Socllapata?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Socllapata?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Socllapata?
January is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.