Location & Surroundings
Cerro Potosí is a mountain in Cajamarca Department, Peru, at 4,189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cajabamba, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 510 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chagual Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Cerro Potosí is mountain in Cajamarca, Peru — ES montaña en Cajamarca, Perú.
It is located in Cajamarca Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Cajamarca 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
7° 33' 18" S, 77° 57' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 4189 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 10:45
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cerro Potosi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Potosi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 12.0 | 1.6 | 85 | 76 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 1.8 | 85 | 69 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 2.8 | 67 | 39 | 1,012.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 81 | 747.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 2.8 | 87 | 65 | 1,016.0 | 0.16 / 0.19 | 39 | 299.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.0 | 2.0 | 107 | 76 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.8 | 1.9 | 87 | 70 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 24.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 3.4 | 68 | 43 | 1,014.6 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 100 | 706.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 2.9 | 80 | 64 | 1,017.3 | 0.25 / 0.62 | 66 | 328.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.6 | 1.7 | 90 | 79 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.8 | 1.4 | 90 | 71 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 3.5 | 55 | 37 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 84 | 810.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 3.3 | 79 | 59 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 366.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.3 | 1.5 | 94 | 79 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Potosi?
Now 12.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 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 Potosi today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Cerro Potosi?
Local time is 10:45. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Potosi?
Cerro Potosi is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Potosi?
DEM 4,189 m.
Where is Cerro Potosi located?
It is at -7.55487, -77.95815 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Potosi in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry