Location & Surroundings
Canto is a settlement in Ancash, Peru, at 2,784 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pilcomayo, 43 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 375 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chimbote, 49 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
8° 53' 0" S, 78° 10' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 2784 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 11:10
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Canto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.38 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 | 17.1 | 0.4 | 312 | 84 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 0.1 | 218 | 72 | 1,015.3 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 100 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 4.5 | 250 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 51 | 752.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 1.9 | 243 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 1.32 / 1.61 | 88 | 424.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 0.9 | 284 | 74 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 0.4 | 272 | 70 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 49 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 4.9 | 250 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.04 / 0.26 | 30 | 808.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 244 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 1.37 / 1.63 | 60 | 421.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.5 | 1.0 | 283 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 268 | 73 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 71 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 4.8 | 253 | 57 | 1,013.0 | 0.17 / 0.22 | 31 | 832.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 1.9 | 240 | 83 | 1,015.1 | 1.00 / 1.22 | 40 | 397.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.4 | 0.9 | 280 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canto?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Canto today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Canto?
Local time is 11:10. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Canto?
Canto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Canto?
DEM 2,784 m.
Where is Canto located?
It is at -8.88333, -78.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canto in?
It is in Peru.