Location & Surroundings
Cerro Pucacocha is a mountain in Ancash, Peru, at 4,780 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yungay, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Anta Huaraz, 30 km away.
Also known as: Pucacocha
Overview
Cerro Pucacocha is mountain in Peru — ES montaña en 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° 19' 29" S, 77° 52' 29" W
- Elevation 4780 m (DEM: 4758 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 18:23
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cerro Pucacocha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Pucacocha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 16.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 11.8 | 0.3 | 39 | 75 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 5.6 | 253 | 59 | 1,014.8 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 72 | 801.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 0.9 | 136 | 69 | 1,018.6 | 5.07 / 5.81 | 91 | 275.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.1 | 0.6 | 205 | 74 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 0.7 | 113 | 63 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 18.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 5.1 | 256 | 50 | 1,013.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 49 | 842.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 1.1 | 242 | 80 | 1,016.6 | 4.48 / 4.73 | 46 | 326.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.4 | 2.4 | 81 | 72 | 1,017.4 | 2.54 / 7.27 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.2 | 1.1 | 127 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 36 | 17.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 4.4 | 256 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.68 / 0.76 | 69 | 823.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.2 | 0.7 | 260 | 76 | 1,016.8 | 2.90 / 3.66 | 62 | 321.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 1.0 | 126 | 72 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 2.30 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.1 | 1.2 | 92 | 68 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 19.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Pucacocha?
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 16.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 Pucacocha today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Cerro Pucacocha?
Local time is 18:23. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Pucacocha?
Cerro Pucacocha is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Pucacocha?
Elevation about 4,780 m. DEM 4,758 m.
Where is Cerro Pucacocha located?
It is at -9.32479, -77.87463 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Pucacocha in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry