Location & Surroundings
Pongo Alto is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, at 3,042 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chongoyape, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 660 km to the south. The nearest airport is Cap. FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales International Airport, 92 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 28' 1" S, 79° 3' 30" W
- Elevation DEM: 3042 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:35
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other localitys nearby
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Weather in Pongo Alto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pongo Alto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 14.3 | 1.6 | 36 | 86 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 2.6 | 33 | 75 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 285 | 36 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 55 | 758.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 2.7 | 202 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.40 / 0.41 | 68 | 337.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 1.1 | 9 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 1.8 | 37 | 77 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 2.9 | 241 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.71 / 0.76 | 99 | 626.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 1.5 | 205 | 90 | 1,016.0 | 2.87 / 3.63 | 77 | 164.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.1 | 1.2 | 41 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 0.4 | 245 | 76 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 3.8 | 234 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 1.71 / 1.71 | 83 | 633.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 2.4 | 227 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 3.36 / 5.07 | 61 | 327.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.9 | 1.1 | 222 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pongo Alto?
Now 14.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 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 Pongo Alto today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Pongo Alto?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Pongo Alto?
Pongo Alto is a locality.
What is the elevation of Pongo Alto?
DEM 3,042 m.
Where is Pongo Alto located?
It is at -6.46707, -79.05828 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pongo Alto in?
It is in Peru.