Location & Surroundings
Palca is a settlement in Arequipa, Peru, at 3,206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yura, 26 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 730 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Palcca
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° 0' 58" S, 71° 39' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 3206 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 16:01
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Palca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 15.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 977 W/m2.
Temperature
9.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 9.3 | 0.8 | 33 | 12 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 6.1 | 213 | 13 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 977.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.2 | 1.7 | 214 | 32 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 466.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.4 | 0.9 | 277 | 22 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.5 | 0.7 | 3 | 12 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 7.3 | 209 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 983.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.5 | 1.2 | 203 | 46 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 461.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 1.8 | 17 | 15 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.8 | 0.9 | 60 | 9 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 53.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 6.5 | 210 | 14 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 985.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.6 | 1.3 | 211 | 35 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 464.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.7 | 0.4 | 38 | 15 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.8 | 1.8 | 40 | 10 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palca?
Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 15.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 977 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 Palca today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Palca?
Local time is 16:01. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Palca?
Palca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palca?
DEM 3,206 m.
Where is Palca located?
It is at -16.01623, -71.66069 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palca in?
It is in Peru.