Location & Surroundings
Platanal is a settlement in Moquegua Department, Peru, at 292 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilo, 32 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 845 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, about 115 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
17° 21' 4" S, 71° 25' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 292 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 08:23
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Platanal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Platanal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 17.1 | 0.6 | 211 | 81 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.1 | 71 | 73 | 1,015.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 32 | 31.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 3.6 | 209 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 866.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.4 | 175 | 81 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 404.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 0.5 | 205 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 1.0 | 191 | 74 | 1,014.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 43 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 4.1 | 208 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 16 | 813.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 0.5 | 37 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 397.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.3 | 2.2 | 204 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 5 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 20 | 26.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 3.9 | 206 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 879.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 196 | 83 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 403.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 0.9 | 160 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Platanal?
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 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 Platanal today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Platanal?
Local time is 08:23. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Platanal?
Platanal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Platanal?
DEM 292 m.
Where is Platanal located?
It is at -17.35111, -71.41889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Platanal in?
It is in Peru.