Location & Surroundings
Potaga is a village in Huanuco Department, Peru with 43 inhabitants, at 3,762 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Huanuco, 25 km to the east. The national capital Lima is about 245 km to the south. The nearest airport is Alferez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport, 29 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
9° 55' 23" S, 76° 28' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 3762 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 43
- Pop. Density 179 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:23
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potaga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potaga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.74 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 | 7.3 | 2.9 | 66 | 85 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.2 | 1.5 | 40 | 88 | 1,021.7 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.6 | 2.0 | 60 | 91 | 1,023.2 | 2.97 / 3.63 | 97 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.1 | 2.6 | 36 | 63 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 92 | 252.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.7 | 2.2 | 68 | 86 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 95 | 250.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.0 | 0.2 | 234 | 90 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 86 | 1,024.8 | 0.09 / 0.39 | 74 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.7 | 3.5 | 48 | 65 | 1,019.9 | 0.52 / 0.91 | 89 | 368.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 6.5 | 2.0 | 69 | 91 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 82 | 241.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.6 | 1.2 | 87 | 86 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.9 | 1.1 | 117 | 78 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 63 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 3.7 | 66 | 55 | 1,017.5 | 1.34 / 1.45 | 93 | 569.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.9 | 2.1 | 66 | 84 | 1,020.6 | 2.34 / 3.79 | 89 | 281.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potaga?
Now 7.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potaga today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Potaga?
Local time is 04:23. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potaga?
Potaga is a populated place.
How many people live in Potaga?
Population about 43.
What is the elevation of Potaga?
DEM 3,762 m.
Where is Potaga located?
It is at -9.92307, -76.46885 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potaga in?
It is in Peru.