Location & Surroundings
Potaca is a settlement in Pasco, Peru, at 4,185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yanahuanca, 13 km to the north. The national capital Lima is about 165 km to the south. The nearest airport is Alferez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport, 90 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
10° 37' 19" S, 76° 32' 25" W
- Elevation DEM: 4185 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:46
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 14.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
47 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 84 | 72 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 5.9 | 34 | 34 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 920.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 1.3 | 18 | 75 | 1,018.7 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 69 | 469.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.5 | 1.5 | 48 | 84 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.8 | 1.7 | 47 | 74 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 6 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 5.2 | 52 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 71 | 842.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.8 | 0.3 | 324 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 4.06 / 4.09 | 96 | 348.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.3 | 1.8 | 212 | 86 | 1,021.5 | 4.29 / 8.38 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 2.7 | 0.7 | 161 | 94 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 3.81 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.9 | 3.5 | 44 | 68 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 2.17 | 81 | 501.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.2 | 2.2 | 12 | 90 | 1,018.7 | 0.52 / 2.69 | 100 | 189.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.1 | 0.6 | 34 | 95 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.7 | 1.7 | 26 | 83 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 87 | 12.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potaca?
Now 4.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 14.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 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 Potaca today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Potaca?
Local time is 17:46. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potaca?
Potaca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potaca?
DEM 4,185 m.
Where is Potaca located?
It is at -10.62194, -76.54028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potaca in?
It is in Peru.