Location & Surroundings
Achacala is a settlement in Moquegua Department, Peru, at 4,455 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Torata, 66 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 885 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Inca Manco Capac International Airport, about 140 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 43' 23" S, 70° 21' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 4455 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:41
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achacala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achacala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.0 to 11.6 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,002 W/m2.
Temperature
1.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,023.7 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 1.8 | 0.8 | 332 | 10 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 6.6 | 253 | 6 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 1,002.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.1 | 3.7 | 235 | 31 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 458.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.0 | 2.8 | 217 | 18 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.7 | 0.9 | 329 | 6 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 57.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.5 | 7.3 | 253 | 5 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1,006.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 4.2 | 226 | 31 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 459.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.3 | 1.3 | 244 | 18 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.6 | 0.3 | 290 | 6 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 56.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 7.1 | 260 | 7 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 997.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.6 | 4.2 | 226 | 34 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 456.6 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.1 | 0.9 | 230 | 18 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.1 | 0.6 | 235 | 8 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 57.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achacala?
Now 1.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.0 to 11.6 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,002 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achacala today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Achacala?
Local time is 13:41. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Achacala?
Achacala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achacala?
DEM 4,455 m.
Where is Achacala located?
It is at -16.72303, -70.35108 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achacala in?
It is in Peru.