Location & Surroundings
Potrero is a village in Huancavelica, Peru with 43 inhabitants, at 1,886 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pampas, 39 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, 77 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
12° 3' 0" S, 74° 49' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 1886 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 43
- 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 09:35
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potrero
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potrero, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
8.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,021.5 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 8.2 | 0.7 | 325 | 89 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 0.4 | 84 | 76 | 1,022.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 31 | 24.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 3.8 | 69 | 52 | 1,017.5 | 0.68 / 0.84 | 64 | 727.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.7 | 1.0 | 30 | 81 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 18 | 231.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.0 | 1.1 | 295 | 85 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.0 | 0.3 | 52 | 71 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 64 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 1.9 | 59 | 63 | 1,018.1 | 1.53 / 1.55 | 81 | 457.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 1.5 | 53 | 89 | 1,017.9 | 0.61 / 2.16 | 57 | 261.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.0 | 0.7 | 309 | 91 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 0.7 | 233 | 81 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 49 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 3.1 | 72 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 4.16 / 4.49 | 67 | 694.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 0.6 | 20 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 2.29 / 6.78 | 94 | 273.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.5 | 0.8 | 267 | 89 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potrero?
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Potrero today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Potrero?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potrero?
Potrero is a populated place.
How many people live in Potrero?
Population about 43.
What is the elevation of Potrero?
DEM 1,886 m.
Where is Potrero located?
It is at -12.05000, -74.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potrero in?
It is in Peru.