Location & Surroundings
Cerro Prieto is a mountain in Ancash, Peru, at 364 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chimbote, 47 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is about 325 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Chimbote, 36 km away.
Overview
Cerro Prieto is mountain in Áncash, Peru — ES montaña en Áncash, Perú.
It is located in Áncash Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Áncash 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° 23' 44" S, 78° 18' 37" W
- Elevation 364 m (DEM: 344 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 08:04
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Cerro Prieto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Prieto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 24.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 19.2 | 1.5 | 212 | 85 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 203 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 82 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 4.5 | 218 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 703.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 2.8 | 206 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 473.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.7 | 209 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 212 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 58 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 4.5 | 233 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 722.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 2.9 | 202 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 473.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 1.7 | 197 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 222 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 54 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 4.4 | 225 | 62 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 76 | 659.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.3 | 208 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 473.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.8 | 1.6 | 212 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Prieto?
Now 19.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 24.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Prieto today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Cerro Prieto?
Local time is 08:04. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Prieto?
Cerro Prieto is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Prieto?
Elevation about 364 m. DEM 344 m.
Where is Cerro Prieto located?
It is at -9.39556, -78.31028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Prieto in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry