Location & Surroundings
Cerro Potrero is a mountain in Huanuco Department, Peru, at 4,393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ambo, 10 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 235 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Alferez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Cerro Potrero is mountain in Huanuco, Peru; geonames ID = 3962291.
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
10° 7' 39" S, 76° 6' 35" W
- Elevation 4393 m (DEM: 4346 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 08:20
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cerro Potrero
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Potrero, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 15.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
37 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 8.8 | 0.4 | 101 | 83 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.1 | 1.1 | 15 | 82 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 4.1 | 48 | 56 | 1,013.8 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 33 | 662.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.2 | 2.0 | 53 | 85 | 1,017.4 | 0.66 / 1.14 | 72 | 385.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 0.5 | 303 | 92 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 0.4 | 12 | 84 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 4.5 | 48 | 58 | 1,012.8 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 86 | 707.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 1.6 | 14 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 349.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.5 | 0.5 | 258 | 93 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 1.2 | 41 | 78 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 86 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 4.3 | 51 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 2.62 / 2.66 | 85 | 554.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.4 | 1.6 | 43 | 87 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 45 | 239.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.9 | 0.5 | 69 | 89 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Potrero?
Now 8.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 15.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Potrero today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Cerro Potrero?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Potrero?
Cerro Potrero is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Potrero?
Elevation about 4,393 m. DEM 4,346 m.
Where is Cerro Potrero located?
It is at -10.12741, -76.10969 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Potrero in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry