Location & Surroundings
Cerro Potosi is a spur(s) in Huanuco Department, Peru, at 3,749 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chaupimarca, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 210 km to the south. The nearest airport is Alferez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport, 45 km away.
Overview
Cerro Potosi is a spur.
It is located in Huanuco Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Huanuco Department
- Type spur(s) (SPUR)
- a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 15' 31" S, 76° 20' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 3749 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 22:40
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Cerro Potosi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Potosi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 18.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
1.14 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 | 18.2 | 4.7 | 32 | 35 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 0.6 | 69 | 76 | 1,016.8 | 2.10 / 2.10 | 100 | 412.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.6 | 1.1 | 133 | 82 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.8 | 0.5 | 66 | 76 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 63 | 22.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 4.8 | 39 | 46 | 1,010.7 | 1.02 / 1.14 | 71 | 813.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.4 | 0.6 | 31 | 77 | 1,015.2 | 6.46 / 7.60 | 88 | 317.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.5 | 0.6 | 62 | 94 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 1.51 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.0 | 0.3 | 224 | 75 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 40 | 17.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.0 | 4.7 | 38 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.15 / 0.32 | 100 | 835.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.9 | 2.5 | 33 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 2.90 / 3.22 | 100 | 429.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.6 | 0.8 | 30 | 89 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.5 | 2.0 | 42 | 80 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 11.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.1 | 3.3 | 45 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 2.24 / 2.76 | 100 | 682.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Potosi?
Now 18.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 18.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Potosi today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Cerro Potosi?
Local time is 22:40. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Potosi?
Cerro Potosi is a spur(s).
What is the elevation of Cerro Potosi?
DEM 3,749 m.
Where is Cerro Potosi located?
It is at -10.25869, -76.34939 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Potosi in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry