Location & Surroundings
Cerro Puca is a mountain in Lima region, Peru, at 4,993 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Huayucachi, 67 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, 95 km away.
Also known as: Puca · Puka
Overview
Cerro Puca is mountain in Lima, Peru — ES montaña en Lima, Perú.
It is located in Lima Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Lima 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
12° 37' 59" S, 75° 34' 6" W
- Elevation 4993 m (DEM: 4977 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 04:08
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cerro Puca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Puca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 7.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
4.4 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
2.47 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 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 21 | 75 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.2 | 2.3 | 18 | 89 | 1,023.8 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.4 | 1.6 | 31 | 90 | 1,025.2 | 0.84 / 1.55 | 79 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 2.3 | 292 | 57 | 1,020.1 | 0.10 / 1.65 | 97 | 642.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.6 | 3.1 | 216 | 73 | 1,023.1 | 0.83 / 2.47 | 34 | 246.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.7 | 0.9 | 158 | 78 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.5 | 1.0 | 81 | 67 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 4.9 | 235 | 30 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 868.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.4 | 4.1 | 224 | 62 | 1,022.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 27 | 450.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.3 | 0.4 | 203 | 67 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.9 | 0.8 | 52 | 59 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.6 | 1.9 | 223 | 26 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 882.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.7 | 1.9 | 206 | 63 | 1,020.3 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 5 | 474.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Puca?
Now 3.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 7.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Puca today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Cerro Puca?
Local time is 04:08. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Puca?
Cerro Puca is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Puca?
Elevation about 4,993 m. DEM 4,977 m.
Where is Cerro Puca located?
It is at -12.63306, -75.56833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Puca in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry