Location & Surroundings
Platanal is a settlement in Ica, Peru, at 753 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palpa, 21 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 330 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Maria Reiche Neuman Airport, 60 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
14° 20' 52" S, 75° 8' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 753 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:04
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 6 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 18.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
57 %
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 | 18.3 | 0.8 | 50 | 57 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 39 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 5.4 | 219 | 31 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 795.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 0.5 | 78 | 50 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 443.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.2 | 71 | 48 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 79 | 40 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 5.1 | 220 | 27 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 816.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 104 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 453.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.2 | 0.7 | 99 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 79 | 38 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 4.8 | 221 | 33 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 831.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 0.4 | 81 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 457.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.4 | 0.2 | 169 | 59 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Platanal?
Now 18.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 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 05:51 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Platanal?
Local time is 09:04. 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 753 m.
Where is Platanal located?
It is at -14.34778, -75.14389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Platanal in?
It is in Peru.