Location & Surroundings
Cerro Sunca is a mountain in Arequipa, Peru, at 3,006 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orcopampa, 86 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 615 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, about 155 km away.
Overview
Cerro Sunca 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° 49' 37" S, 72° 53' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 3006 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 09:03
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cerro Sunca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Sunca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 22.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 12.1 | 0.3 | 112 | 42 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 0.3 | 162 | 29 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 4.7 | 209 | 20 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 873.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 0.7 | 180 | 38 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 441.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 0.1 | 35 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 0.4 | 200 | 35 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 29.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 5.0 | 204 | 22 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 863.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 0.7 | 189 | 38 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 412.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.0 | 0.5 | 114 | 44 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 0.2 | 282 | 35 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 4.5 | 205 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 864.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.2 | 146 | 37 | 1,016.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 29 | 383.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.6 | 0.6 | 126 | 43 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Sunca?
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 22.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 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 Sunca today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Cerro Sunca?
Local time is 09:03. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Sunca?
Cerro Sunca is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Sunca?
DEM 3,006 m.
Where is Cerro Sunca located?
It is at -15.82681, -72.89080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Sunca in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry