Puno, Peru
Terakecha
Terakecha is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,537 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now0°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:17
14.35° S, 69.88° WElevation 4,537 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21215October: high / low9° / -1°
Rain this month144mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Terakecha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4012 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:21Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month9°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-4°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
324 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
37 mm of rain
Weather in Terakecha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
0°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct11°0°3 mm
Mon26 Oct9°-3°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct9°0°7.6 mm
Wed28 Oct9°0°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct9°0°4.8 mm
Fri30 Oct9°0°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct8°2°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov9°2°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov7°2°6.8 mm
Tue3 Nov10°1°1.5 mm
When to go to Terakecha
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 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 38 | 44 | 43 | 32 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 9° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 0° | -1° | -2° | -4° | -4° | -4° | -3° | -1° | 0° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 324 | 258 | 212 | 127 | 67 | 44 | 37 | 56 | 88 | 144 | 169 | 245 |
| Wet days | 24 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 23 |
What's on in Terakecha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Terakecha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Terakecha
Earthquakes around Terakecha
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195045magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 74 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 115 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 76 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 50 km
Towns and villages around Terakecha
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Rosas Pata0.6 kmChetja Jala0.8 kmPata Laime2.4 kmSamincurani2.5 kmHuaraccopampa2.5 kmMunay Pata2.6 kmTojlla Pampa2.6 kmMisqui Mojo2.9 kmPichinsani3.2 kmTorojala3.3 kmJena Pampa3.5 kmJollpajuchu3.8 kmSucuaya4 kmSoltera4 kmHuajya4 kmVilla Hermosa4 kmCusqui4 kmJehuita4.2 kmLaipiña5.1 kmChullonquiane5.3 kmChanatuyo5.3 kmChocñaccota5.6 kmOruro5.6 kmChilliutera5.7 kmUnanojane5.7 kmHuayatani5.8 kmHuacacancha5.8 kmOruro Central5.9 kmVizyane Cancha6 kmCebadacancha6 kmPucucunca6.2 kmParquiotana6.2 kmUrapata6.3 kmChimpa Pata6.4 kmAnjo Uta6.4 kmTicyacorral6.5 kmYuracmayo6.5 kmCuru Pata6.6 kmIncacancha6.6 kmSanjo7 kmChancocota7.1 kmPuquine7.1 kmJollpatera7.2 kmSillacunca7.3 kmChijulani Munay Pata7.4 kmChocña Jota7.5 kmHorno Pampa7.6 kmTambo7.7 kmQuicuros7.7 kmHuatapampa7.8 kmOjo Huayjo8 kmAricoma8 kmJecha Juchu8 kmLechemaco8 kmChijuruni8.1 kmCuru Pata8.4 kmCerro Jaico8.5 kmChascajota8.8 kmHuari Umaña8.8 kmAlcamarine8.8 kmSucuaylla8.9 kmViluyo9.2 kmJullmani9.9 kmJatuyo10 kmHuatuyo10 kmVilla Viluyo10 kmJatamaña10 kmHuata Pampa10 kmPajochenja10 kmJecha Quinray11 kmLichi Puquio11 kmJotachaca11 kmMolenta11 kmSan Juan11 kmChillitiana11 kmPata Ichujollo12 kmChimpa Pampa12 kmLarcca Cunca12 kmAntaparara12 kmJatun Anta Parara12 km
Postal code
21215
Places near Terakecha
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Terakecha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Terakecha.
What is the hottest month in Terakecha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Terakecha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Terakecha?
January is the wettest month with about 324 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Terakecha?
The postal code of Terakecha is 21215.