Location & Surroundings
Canchanio is a settlement in Junin, Peru, at 4,261 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jauja, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, 13 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
11° 52' 11" S, 75° 32' 47" W
- Elevation DEM: 4261 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:21
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Canchanio
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canchanio, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 12.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
6.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
66 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 13 | 78 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.9 | 1.0 | 53 | 76 | 1,023.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 12 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 4.1 | 51 | 45 | 1,016.7 | 0.16 / 0.27 | 94 | 688.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.1 | 1.8 | 48 | 71 | 1,019.8 | 0.82 / 1.10 | 43 | 266.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.7 | 1.3 | 7 | 75 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.7 | 1.7 | 29 | 73 | 1,021.6 | 0.01 / 0.12 | 53 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 4.9 | 42 | 52 | 1,016.0 | 0.18 / 0.29 | 75 | 602.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.5 | 1.7 | 20 | 68 | 1,017.5 | 0.18 / 0.47 | 49 | 366.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.1 | 0.7 | 277 | 74 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 1.4 | 172 | 72 | 1,019.2 | 0.22 / 0.57 | 56 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 1.0 | 67 | 35 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 88 | 707.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.0 | 0.5 | 331 | 65 | 1,015.1 | 1.03 / 1.55 | 93 | 336.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.6 | 2.2 | 225 | 62 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canchanio?
Now 6.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 12.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Canchanio today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Canchanio?
Local time is 08:21. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Canchanio?
Canchanio is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Canchanio?
DEM 4,261 m.
Where is Canchanio located?
It is at -11.86985, -75.54650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canchanio in?
It is in Peru.