Location & Surroundings
Puca Tambo is a settlement in Junin, Peru, at 4,254 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chupaca, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, 53 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° 15' 6" S, 75° 33' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 4254 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 18:23
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Puca Tambo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puca Tambo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 8.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
2.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 246 | 94 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.7 | 1.4 | 278 | 54 | 1,015.5 | 3.01 / 3.01 | 95 | 574.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.7 | 3.1 | 226 | 62 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 72 | 314.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.0 | 2.3 | 226 | 73 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 1.7 | 236 | 56 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.5 | 5.4 | 237 | 17 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 921.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.4 | 5.1 | 217 | 45 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 505.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.2 | 2.1 | 222 | 49 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.6 | 1.0 | 185 | 13 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 3.4 | 84 | 12 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 944.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.9 | 0.5 | 48 | 48 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 511.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.3 | 0.8 | 277 | 84 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.1 | 0.5 | 83 | 67 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puca Tambo?
Now 2.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 8.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 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 Tambo today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Puca Tambo?
Local time is 18:23. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Puca Tambo?
Puca Tambo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Puca Tambo?
DEM 4,254 m.
Where is Puca Tambo located?
It is at -12.25167, -75.55083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puca Tambo in?
It is in Peru.