Location & Surroundings
Chincha Alta is a village in San Martin Department, Peru with 331 inhabitants, at 213 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Picota, 10 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 585 km to the south. The nearest airport is Tarapoto, 36 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
6° 49' 58" S, 76° 20' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 213 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 331
- Pop. Density 430 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:40
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chincha Alta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chincha Alta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 20.1 | 0.4 | 223 | 94 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 0.3 | 320 | 37 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 774.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 0.7 | 57 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 414.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.2 | 13 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 0.3 | 226 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.3 | 0.4 | 3 | 35 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 752.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 24 | 69 | 1,008.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 35 | 261.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.3 | 261 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 0.3 | 232 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.2 | 0.8 | 23 | 31 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 781.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 28 | 66 | 1,007.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 63 | 420.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.2 | 33 | 78 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 0.2 | 199 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 63 | 14.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chincha Alta?
Now 20.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 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 Chincha Alta today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Chincha Alta?
Local time is 12:40. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chincha Alta?
Chincha Alta is a populated place.
How many people live in Chincha Alta?
Population about 331.
What is the elevation of Chincha Alta?
DEM 213 m.
Where is Chincha Alta located?
It is at -6.83266, -76.33477 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chincha Alta in?
It is in Peru.