Location & Surroundings
Challachunta is a settlement in Puno, Peru, at 4,300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Desaguadero, 70 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 980 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Copacabana, about 105 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 1' 51" S, 69° 29' 30" W
- Elevation DEM: 4300 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 70 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:22
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Challachunta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Challachunta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 16.7 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,014 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
6.4 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
7 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 16.3 | 6.4 | 238 | 7 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.9 | 3.9 | 234 | 15 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 446.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.9 | 2.5 | 276 | 22 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.2 | 1.8 | 252 | 14 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 6.5 | 234 | 5 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1,013.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.3 | 5.0 | 240 | 17 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 451.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.9 | 2.7 | 266 | 15 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.6 | 1.8 | 269 | 6 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.1 | 7.4 | 238 | 3 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1,032.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.7 | 4.3 | 237 | 15 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 454.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.7 | 2.5 | 290 | 10 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.1 | 1.6 | 254 | 4 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.4 | 6.3 | 229 | 5 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1,020.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Challachunta?
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 16.7 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,014 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 Challachunta today?
Sunrise around 05:08 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Challachunta?
Local time is 21:22. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Challachunta?
Challachunta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Challachunta?
DEM 4,300 m.
Where is Challachunta located?
It is at -17.03075, -69.49178 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Challachunta in?
It is in Peru.