Location & Surroundings
Cerro Sonco is a mountain in Arequipa, Peru, at 5,021 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orcopampa, 55 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 650 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, about 145 km away.
Overview
Cerro Sonco 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
15° 4' 1" S, 71° 52' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 5021 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 14:16
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cerro Sonco
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Sonco, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -1.8 to 4.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,024.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | -0.8 | 1.9 | 164 | 89 | 1,024.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.3 | 2.7 | 275 | 79 | 1,016.7 | 4.31 / 4.31 | 100 | 496.8 | n/a |
| 12h | -1.0 | 3.6 | 211 | 78 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 4.16 | 70 | 192.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.4 | 2.0 | 219 | 71 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.8 | 1.4 | 236 | 70 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 5.4 | 219 | 28 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 90 | 835.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.8 | 6.4 | 211 | 43 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 423.4 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.1 | 2.4 | 226 | 42 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 0.3 | 1.5 | 188 | 18 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 43.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 3.3 | 177 | 12 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 969.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 3.7 | 206 | 40 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.9 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.6 | 1.2 | 257 | 54 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.8 | 0.4 | 305 | 25 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 44.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Sonco?
Now -0.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -1.8 to 4.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Sonco today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Cerro Sonco?
Local time is 14:16. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Sonco?
Cerro Sonco is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Sonco?
DEM 5,021 m.
Where is Cerro Sonco located?
It is at -15.06694, -71.87083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Sonco in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry