Location & Surroundings
Palca is a settlement in Ayacucho, Peru, at 4,274 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puquio, 63 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 370 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Maria Reiche Neuman Airport, 85 km away.
Also known as: Palco
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
14° 15' 0" S, 74° 29' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 4274 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 04:15
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places 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 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 14.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 204 | 62 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.7 | 1.5 | 5 | 44 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.5 | 2.8 | 33 | 25 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 37.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 6.0 | 226 | 18 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 961.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.9 | 1.6 | 218 | 39 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.7 | 2.0 | 2 | 27 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 1.9 | 28 | 20 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 6.6 | 226 | 15 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 955.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 5.5 | 1.6 | 198 | 44 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.2 | 0.9 | 35 | 31 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.8 | 2.5 | 35 | 18 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 2.7 | 221 | 17 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 953.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.2 | 2.1 | 208 | 72 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 490.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palca?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 14.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 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 05:34 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Palca?
Local time is 04:15. 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 4,274 m.
Where is Palca located?
It is at -14.25000, -74.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palca in?
It is in Peru.