Location & Surroundings
La Compuerta is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, at 2,020 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Camana, 64 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 645 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, about 125 km away.
Also known as: La Compuenta
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 2' 46" S, 72° 42' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 2020 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 09:36
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Compuerta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Compuerta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 13.4 | 0.5 | 53 | 46 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.5 | 148 | 34 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 5.0 | 159 | 19 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 870.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 0.6 | 35 | 37 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 438.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.8 | 0.7 | 360 | 42 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 0.6 | 87 | 32 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 5.5 | 157 | 20 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 866.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 0.9 | 68 | 40 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 434.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.8 | 0.5 | 130 | 45 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 81 | 34 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 27.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 4.6 | 154 | 21 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 864.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 0.8 | 73 | 38 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 419.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.7 | 0.5 | 53 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 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 La Compuerta?
Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 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 La Compuerta today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in La Compuerta?
Local time is 09:36. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is La Compuerta?
La Compuerta is a locality.
What is the elevation of La Compuerta?
DEM 2,020 m.
Where is La Compuerta located?
It is at -16.04609, -72.71523 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Compuerta in?
It is in Peru.