Location & Surroundings
Puca Aja is a settlement in Puno, Peru, at 4,260 m elevation. The nearest larger town is La Rinconada, 54 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Inca Manco Capac International Airport, about 120 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° 25' 46" S, 69° 54' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 4260 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- 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 16:41
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Puca Aja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puca Aja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 13.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 978 W/m2.
Temperature
5.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,020.3 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 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 220 | 33 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 5.5 | 205 | 14 | 1,010.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 3 | 978.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 1.7 | 71 | 58 | 1,017.9 | 0.08 / 0.16 | 72 | 442.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.0 | 1.3 | 194 | 48 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.2 | 2.8 | 205 | 20 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 3.8 | 225 | 17 | 1,011.3 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 1 | 976.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.1 | 0.4 | 134 | 55 | 1,016.7 | 0.54 / 0.78 | 13 | 388.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.5 | 1.1 | 211 | 54 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.4 | 1.5 | 221 | 27 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 4.9 | 204 | 17 | 1,010.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 1 | 972.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.8 | 1.9 | 150 | 55 | 1,017.3 | 0.33 / 0.58 | 18 | 438.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.9 | 1.7 | 203 | 46 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.9 | 1.9 | 184 | 28 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 55.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puca Aja?
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 13.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 978 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 Puca Aja today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Puca Aja?
Local time is 16:41. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Puca Aja?
Puca Aja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Puca Aja?
DEM 4,260 m.
Where is Puca Aja located?
It is at -14.42948, -69.90265 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puca Aja in?
It is in Peru.