Location & Surroundings
La Punta is a village in Arequipa, Peru with 264 inhabitants, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Camana, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is about 695 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 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
16° 39' 16" S, 72° 40' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 264
- Pop. Density 3,096 p/km²
- Built-up 11.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:46
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 54 min
Nearby
Weather in La Punta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Punta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.6 | 3.3 | 126 | 88 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 3.1 | 132 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 30.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 3.3 | 179 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 730.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.8 | 137 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 346.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 2.5 | 147 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 2.6 | 140 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 2.6 | 182 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 741.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.8 | 136 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 401.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.5 | 2.5 | 127 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 2.3 | 137 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 3.2 | 185 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 868.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.2 | 137 | 87 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 63 | 428.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 2.3 | 136 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Punta?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Punta today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 54m.
What is the local time in La Punta?
Local time is 12:46. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is La Punta?
La Punta is a populated place.
How many people live in La Punta?
Population about 264.
What is the elevation of La Punta?
DEM 4 m.
Where is La Punta located?
It is at -16.65444, -72.67723 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Punta in?
It is in Peru.