Location & Surroundings
Cerro Potga is a mountain in Huanuco Department, Peru, at 4,400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Huaraz, 66 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 280 km to the south. The nearest airport is Anta Huaraz, 76 km away.
Also known as: Putka · Potga
Overview
Cerro Potga is mountain in Peru — ES montaña en Perú.
It is located in Huanuco Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Huanuco 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
9° 30' 35" S, 76° 55' 41" W
- Elevation 4400 m (DEM: 4340 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 19:44
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cerro Potga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Potga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 12.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.70 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 | 11.9 | 3.1 | 49 | 58 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.6 | 2.2 | 42 | 88 | 1,021.9 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 65 | 376.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.0 | 0.3 | 78 | 89 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.4 | 1.2 | 30 | 78 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 29.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 4.1 | 36 | 55 | 1,017.0 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 52 | 647.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.6 | 2.2 | 47 | 85 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 35 | 390.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.4 | 1.0 | 84 | 78 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.2 | 1.3 | 87 | 74 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 32.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.9 | 4.1 | 48 | 53 | 1,016.8 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 40 | 661.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.8 | 2.0 | 44 | 81 | 1,019.5 | 0.21 / 0.76 | 36 | 386.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.6 | 1.0 | 119 | 91 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.6 | 1.0 | 109 | 79 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.2 | 2.8 | 45 | 57 | 1,017.6 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 60 | 560.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Potga?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 12.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Potga today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Cerro Potga?
Local time is 19:44. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Potga?
Cerro Potga is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Potga?
Elevation about 4,400 m. DEM 4,340 m.
Where is Cerro Potga located?
It is at -9.50970, -76.92795 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Potga in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry