Location & Surroundings
Cerro Rupasca is a mountain in Lima region, Peru, at 5,000 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Huayucachi, 74 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, 91 km away.
Also known as: Ruphasqa
Overview
Cerro Rupasca is mountain in Peru — ES montaña en 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° 33' 17" S, 75° 45' 16" W
- Elevation 5000 m (DEM: 4956 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 13:51
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other mountains nearby
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Alternate Names
Weather in Cerro Rupasca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Rupasca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 9.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.99 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 | 5.2 | 0.3 | 313 | 83 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 2.0 | 216 | 63 | 1,017.4 | 1.71 / 1.71 | 72 | 451.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.4 | 2.9 | 247 | 93 | 1,020.6 | 8.05 / 9.77 | 100 | 378.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.9 | 1.1 | 271 | 86 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 2.13 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.9 | 1.5 | 26 | 85 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 82 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 4.2 | 246 | 66 | 1,017.7 | 0.76 / 1.75 | 94 | 676.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.9 | 0.3 | 267 | 94 | 1,023.7 | 17.31 / 19.06 | 100 | 183.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.4 | 2.4 | 67 | 92 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 9.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.2 | 1.4 | 61 | 85 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 31.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.8 | 3.8 | 230 | 70 | 1,018.4 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 64 | 820.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.8 | 1.8 | 240 | 75 | 1,021.0 | 0.42 / 1.38 | 87 | 388.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.9 | 0.4 | 99 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.7 | 0.7 | 42 | 65 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Rupasca?
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 9.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Rupasca today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Cerro Rupasca?
Local time is 13:51. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Rupasca?
Cerro Rupasca is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Rupasca?
Elevation about 5,000 m. DEM 4,956 m.
Where is Cerro Rupasca located?
It is at -12.55468, -75.75433 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Rupasca in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry