Location & Surroundings
Potuncco is a settlement in Ayacucho, Peru, at 4,297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambo, 58 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 440 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Andahuaylas Airport, 79 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
14° 19' 11" S, 73° 43' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 4297 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:39
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potuncco
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potuncco, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 14.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 8.6 | 0.7 | 93 | 63 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.4 | 1.5 | 358 | 88 | 1,021.0 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.1 | 1.1 | 41 | 88 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 49 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 5.1 | 1 | 33 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 864.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.4 | 2.9 | 12 | 48 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 427.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.1 | 1.5 | 10 | 72 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.0 | 1.4 | 34 | 77 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 5.1 | 17 | 39 | 1,016.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 853.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.9 | 1.0 | 24 | 59 | 1,017.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 22 | 384.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.5 | 2.0 | 7 | 81 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.5 | 1.9 | 13 | 84 | 1,023.1 | 0.09 / 0.11 | 91 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.9 | 5.1 | 355 | 44 | 1,014.3 | 0.11 / 0.22 | 89 | 660.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.0 | 3.3 | 234 | 74 | 1,019.2 | 0.90 / 1.12 | 90 | 250.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potuncco?
Now 8.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 14.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 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 Potuncco today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Potuncco?
Local time is 04:39. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potuncco?
Potuncco is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potuncco?
DEM 4,297 m.
Where is Potuncco located?
It is at -14.31972, -73.71861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potuncco in?
It is in Peru.