Location & Surroundings
Palcahuasi is a settlement in Arequipa, Peru, at 4,218 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lluta, 17 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 690 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 71 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
15° 51' 35" S, 71° 59' 43" W
- Elevation DEM: 4218 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 04:11
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Palcahuasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palcahuasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 14.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 964 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 6.5 | 0.6 | 192 | 65 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 0.3 | 88 | 35 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.0 | 0.4 | 81 | 17 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 5.4 | 234 | 26 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 963.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.9 | 0.3 | 227 | 58 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 458.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.6 | 0.3 | 123 | 51 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 0.4 | 70 | 24 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 5.4 | 231 | 20 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 968.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.2 | 0.5 | 188 | 57 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 463.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.9 | 0.6 | 69 | 44 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 0.4 | 48 | 20 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 5.4 | 229 | 25 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 974.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.8 | 0.3 | 128 | 38 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 462.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palcahuasi?
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 14.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 964 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 Palcahuasi today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Palcahuasi?
Local time is 04:11. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Palcahuasi?
Palcahuasi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palcahuasi?
DEM 4,218 m.
Where is Palcahuasi located?
It is at -15.85972, -71.99528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palcahuasi in?
It is in Peru.