Location & Surroundings
La Merced is a village in Ancash, Peru with 21 inhabitants, at 2,645 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pativilca, 50 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 180 km to the south. The nearest airport is Anta Huaraz, about 125 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
10° 27' 40" S, 77° 23' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 2645 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 21
- Pop. Density 132 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:52
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Merced
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Merced, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 19.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 771 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 14.3 | 0.4 | 181 | 73 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 5.4 | 237 | 50 | 1,015.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 30 | 770.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 0.6 | 168 | 69 | 1,017.4 | 0.06 / 0.28 | 6 | 374.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 0.8 | 125 | 73 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 0.5 | 131 | 63 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 5.7 | 234 | 45 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 827.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 0.5 | 142 | 69 | 1,017.5 | 0.18 / 0.19 | 1 | 472.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 0.5 | 138 | 68 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.3 | 0.3 | 60 | 47 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 5.1 | 236 | 33 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 843.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 0.4 | 111 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 490.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 0.2 | 102 | 61 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.3 | 0.4 | 59 | 46 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 16.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Merced?
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 19.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 771 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 Merced today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in La Merced?
Local time is 15:52. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is La Merced?
La Merced is a populated place.
How many people live in La Merced?
Population about 21.
What is the elevation of La Merced?
DEM 2,645 m.
Where is La Merced located?
It is at -10.46117, -77.39291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Merced in?
It is in Peru.