Location & Surroundings
Potrero is a locality in Huancavelica, Peru, at 4,150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Los Aquijes, 82 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport, about 110 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
13° 44' 52" S, 75° 1' 35" W
- Elevation DEM: 4150 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 03:22
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other localitys nearby
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Weather in Potrero
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potrero, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 15.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 952 W/m2.
Temperature
7.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 7.5 | 1.7 | 208 | 61 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 1.6 | 31 | 46 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 3.4 | 41 | 31 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 7.6 | 214 | 16 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 951.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.9 | 2.0 | 204 | 60 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 498.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.4 | 2.3 | 23 | 41 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.6 | 2.3 | 34 | 23 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 31.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 8.6 | 221 | 18 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 957.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.2 | 1.4 | 231 | 61 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 496.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.8 | 2.3 | 26 | 46 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 2.7 | 41 | 43 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 7.9 | 223 | 20 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 941.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.1 | 1.4 | 228 | 62 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 494.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potrero?
Now 7.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 15.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 952 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 05:37 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Potrero?
Local time is 03:22. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potrero?
Potrero is a locality.
What is the elevation of Potrero?
DEM 4,150 m.
Where is Potrero located?
It is at -13.74778, -75.02639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potrero in?
It is in Peru.