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Casma

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Casma is a settlement in Ancash, Peru, at 49 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chimbote, 55 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is about 320 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Chimbote, 44 km away.

Also known as: Puerto Casma

Overview

Casma is capital city of Casma, Ancash, Peru — ES ciudad peruana.

It is located in Áncash Department, Peru.

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Coat of arms

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Basic Data

  • Country Peru
  • Located in Áncash Department
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 28' 29" S, 78° 18' 6" W
  • Elevation DEM: 49 m
  • Timezone America/Lima
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 7,522 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.4%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Sol (PEN)
  • Phone Prefix +51

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Nearby

Alternate Names

Puerto Casma

Weather in Casma

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Casma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.

Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.01 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 22.0 2.4 201 81 1,012.4 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 21.4 2.5 197 84 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 97 3.5 n/a
12h 25.2 4.7 199 65 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 77 512.6 n/a
18h 22.5 2.6 197 78 1,012.4 0.01 / 0.01 97 437.5 n/a
Tomorrow 21.4 2.2 201 86 1,012.3 0.01 / 0.01 87 0.0 n/a
30h 21.4 2.2 191 85 1,012.4 0.03 / 0.04 93 7.5 n/a
36h 26.1 4.9 215 63 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 638.9 n/a
42h 22.6 3.0 198 76 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 23 468.1 n/a
Thursday 21.3 1.8 198 84 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 50 0.0 n/a
54h 21.5 1.1 219 80 1,012.5 0.01 / 0.01 88 9.4 n/a
60h 26.3 4.7 238 61 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 9 695.8 n/a
66h 23.0 2.8 205 75 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 45 467.7 n/a
Friday 21.9 1.6 218 79 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Casma?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Casma today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Casma?
Local time is 12:48. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Casma?
Casma is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Casma?
DEM 49 m.
Where is Casma located?
It is at -9.47472, -78.30167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Casma in?
It is in Peru.

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Last updated 2012-07-19
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3698680
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