Location & Surroundings
Cerro Potusi is a mountain in Arequipa, Peru, at 4,881 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orcopampa, 81 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 540 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Andahuaylas Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Cerro Potusi is mountain in Peru — ES montaña en Perú.
It is located in Arequipa Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Arequipa 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
14° 50' 32" S, 72° 57' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 4881 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 17:38
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cerro Potusi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Potusi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.7 to 11.5 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 W/m2.
Temperature
3.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,023.5 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 179 | 65 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 4.8 | 202 | 21 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 905.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 3.2 | 198 | 43 | 1,021.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 460.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.7 | 1.1 | 151 | 49 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.0 | 1.4 | 152 | 45 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 1.6 | 169 | 18 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 913.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.4 | 2.6 | 197 | 38 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 436.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.0 | 0.7 | 325 | 47 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.8 | 1.2 | 22 | 43 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 31.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 2.8 | 48 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 884.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 1.1 | 175 | 69 | 1,023.1 | 2.04 / 2.04 | 100 | 355.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.9 | 1.9 | 52 | 83 | 1,022.2 | 0.86 / 2.89 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.8 | 2.5 | 41 | 75 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 32.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Potusi?
Now 3.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.7 to 11.5 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 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 Potusi today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Cerro Potusi?
Local time is 17:38. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Potusi?
Cerro Potusi is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Potusi?
DEM 4,881 m.
Where is Cerro Potusi located?
It is at -14.84212, -72.95290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Potusi in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry