Location & Surroundings
Cerro Palca is a mountain in Arequipa, Peru, at 2,008 m elevation. The nearest larger town is El Triunfo ( El Cruce), 15 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 735 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Cerro Palca is mountain in Arequipa, Peru — ES montaña en Arequipa, Perú.
It is located in Arequipa Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Arequipa Department
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 21' 34" S, 71° 51' 25" W
- Elevation 2008 m (DEM: 1990 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 16:39
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Cerro Palca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Palca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 0.4 | 160 | 22 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 5.7 | 218 | 12 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 879.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 0.8 | 229 | 31 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 431.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.5 | 0.6 | 31 | 29 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 0.5 | 59 | 22 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 5.6 | 215 | 14 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 877.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 263 | 37 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 0.4 | 173 | 38 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.5 | 0.0 | 60 | 30 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 5.2 | 218 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 872.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 0.6 | 152 | 42 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 416.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 0.6 | 53 | 48 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.0 | 0.5 | 249 | 37 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 33.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Palca?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 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 Cerro Palca today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Cerro Palca?
Local time is 16:39. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Palca?
Cerro Palca is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Palca?
Elevation about 2,008 m. DEM 1,990 m.
Where is Cerro Palca located?
It is at -16.35953, -71.85689 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Palca in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry