Location & Surroundings
Gorgash is a settlement in Ancash, Peru, at 3,058 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yauya, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 355 km to the south. The nearest airport is Anta Huaraz, 60 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
8° 51' 40" S, 77° 22' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 3058 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 163 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:46
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gorgash
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorgash, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 11.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
1.07 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 | 11.1 | 3.4 | 71 | 59 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 1.7 | 92 | 79 | 1,022.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.4 | 1.5 | 100 | 80 | 1,023.3 | 0.21 / 0.35 | 83 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 3.4 | 32 | 63 | 1,019.8 | 0.06 / 0.41 | 90 | 409.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.6 | 1.8 | 54 | 71 | 1,019.5 | 0.66 / 1.07 | 77 | 219.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.4 | 1.3 | 80 | 74 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.3 | 1.0 | 87 | 74 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 86 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 2.0 | 40 | 37 | 1,014.7 | 0.26 / 0.42 | 45 | 718.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.6 | 1.4 | 202 | 80 | 1,020.4 | 7.65 / 8.07 | 100 | 286.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 0.6 | 118 | 83 | 1,022.1 | 0.44 / 8.51 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.9 | 0.6 | 80 | 78 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 56 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 2.4 | 48 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.96 / 0.97 | 90 | 714.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.4 | 1.5 | 359 | 74 | 1,017.4 | 2.38 / 3.35 | 90 | 167.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorgash?
Now 11.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 11.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gorgash today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Gorgash?
Local time is 05:46. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Gorgash?
Gorgash is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gorgash?
DEM 3,058 m.
Where is Gorgash located?
It is at -8.86101, -77.36936 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorgash in?
It is in Peru.