Location & Surroundings
Arica is a settlement in Lima region, Peru, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Villa Poeta Jose Galvez Barrenechea, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is 35 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Santa Maria Airport, 14 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
12° 17' 56" S, 76° 50' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,100 p/km²
- Built-up 42.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:26
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Arica
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arica, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 19.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 17.6 | 2.9 | 174 | 89 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.6 | 211 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 72 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 4.2 | 202 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.09 / 0.13 | 69 | 460.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 3.0 | 166 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 376.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 2.7 | 176 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 225 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 58 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 3.7 | 244 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 763.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 2.6 | 173 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 50 | 403.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.1 | 1.9 | 216 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.7 | 286 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 16 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 4.1 | 245 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 800.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 1.1 | 229 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 442.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.2 | 0.8 | 145 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arica?
Now 17.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 19.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 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 Arica today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Arica?
Local time is 09:26. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Arica?
Arica is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arica?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Arica located?
It is at -12.29876, -76.84575 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arica in?
It is in Peru.