Location & Surroundings
Colca is a village in Ayacucho, Peru with 714 inhabitants, at 2,991 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ayacucho, 64 km to the north. The national capital Lima is about 375 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport, 65 km away.
Overview
Colca is town in Ayacucho, Peru — ES pueblo en Ayacucho, Perú.
It is located in Colca District, Victor Fajardo, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Colca District, Victor Fajardo
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 42' 46" S, 74° 2' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 2991 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 714
- Pop. Density 457 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Colca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Colca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 17.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 868 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (23 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,019.4 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 | 8.5 | 1.4 | 23 | 91 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.6 | 1.3 | 29 | 85 | 1,021.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 22 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 3.9 | 31 | 27 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 29 | 868.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.6 | 2.6 | 15 | 43 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 462.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.0 | 1.4 | 30 | 89 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.6 | 1.1 | 47 | 87 | 1,023.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 45 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 3.7 | 42 | 32 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 65 | 836.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 2.5 | 28 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 384.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.9 | 1.5 | 29 | 88 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.8 | 1.7 | 49 | 88 | 1,021.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 89 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 2.9 | 331 | 54 | 1,015.7 | 1.14 / 1.28 | 24 | 378.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 1.8 | 308 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 70 | 321.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.7 | 1.3 | 261 | 73 | 1,017.0 | 0.46 / 0.98 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Colca?
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 17.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 868 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 Colca today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Colca?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Colca?
Colca is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Colca?
Population about 714.
What is the elevation of Colca?
DEM 2,991 m.
Where is Colca located?
It is at -13.71264, -74.03439 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Colca in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry