Location & Surroundings
Cerro Potrero Chico is a mountain in Huanuco Department, Peru, at 3,996 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yauya, 72 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Tingo Maria Airport, 75 km away.
Overview
Cerro Potrero Chico 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° 14' 19" S, 76° 41' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 3996 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cerro Potrero Chico
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Potrero Chico, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 17.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 8.9 | 0.5 | 152 | 89 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 0.6 | 95 | 79 | 1,020.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 44 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 3.9 | 67 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.49 / 0.62 | 44 | 789.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.2 | 0.4 | 119 | 91 | 1,017.5 | 1.90 / 2.52 | 49 | 383.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.1 | 0.3 | 216 | 89 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 0.6 | 65 | 80 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 22 | 24.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 3.6 | 65 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 2.57 / 2.59 | 49 | 829.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.4 | 73 | 97 | 1,016.4 | 0.98 / 3.57 | 97 | 375.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.5 | 0.2 | 87 | 93 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 0.5 | 45 | 89 | 1,018.2 | 0.03 / 1.61 | 96 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.4 | 2.7 | 59 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 2.08 / 3.69 | 85 | 361.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 0.8 | 107 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 2.53 | 67 | 245.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.9 | 0.2 | 254 | 93 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Potrero Chico?
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 17.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Potrero Chico today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Cerro Potrero Chico?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Potrero Chico?
Cerro Potrero Chico is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Potrero Chico?
DEM 3,996 m.
Where is Cerro Potrero Chico located?
It is at -9.23871, -76.68665 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Potrero Chico in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry