Location & Surroundings
Mina Palca is a mine(s) in Puno, Peru, at 4,449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Huancane, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 790 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Inca Manco Capac International Airport, 65 km away.
Overview
Mina Palca is mine in Puno, Peru — ES mina en Puno, Perú.
It is located in Puno Department, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Puno Department
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 39' 53" S, 70° 43' 42" W
- Elevation DEM: 4449 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 02:38
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Mina Palca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mina Palca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 14.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 932 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
31 %
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 | 8.4 | 2.9 | 215 | 40 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.9 | 2.3 | 268 | 52 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.1 | 1.5 | 253 | 36 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 39.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 4.6 | 206 | 10 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 931.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.4 | 3.5 | 237 | 33 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 444.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 2.2 | 253 | 50 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.0 | 1.7 | 244 | 34 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 3.9 | 112 | 12 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 929.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.4 | 2.2 | 177 | 25 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.0 | 1.7 | 257 | 42 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.3 | 0.4 | 54 | 35 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 6.7 | 77 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 922.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.0 | 5.1 | 90 | 45 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 431.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mina Palca?
Now 8.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 14.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 932 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 Mina Palca today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mina Palca?
Local time is 02:38. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Mina Palca?
Mina Palca is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of Mina Palca?
DEM 4,449 m.
Where is Mina Palca located?
It is at -15.66472, -70.72837 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mina Palca in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry