Location & Surroundings
Pucacancha is a settlement in Huancavelica, Peru, at 4,142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ayacucho, 42 km to the east. The national capital Lima is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport, 44 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
13° 6' 55" S, 74° 36' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 4142 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 16:47
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pucacancha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pucacancha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
5.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,024.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 5.3 | 0.5 | 239 | 61 | 1,024.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 1.7 | 76 | 28 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 866.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 2.1 | 214 | 48 | 1,018.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 32 | 373.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.6 | 1.1 | 247 | 63 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.4 | 0.9 | 209 | 43 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 2.7 | 82 | 20 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 883.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 0.3 | 299 | 40 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 482.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.0 | 0.4 | 327 | 74 | 1,020.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.6 | 0.0 | 312 | 64 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 3.2 | 58 | 30 | 1,013.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 19 | 874.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 2.7 | 352 | 64 | 1,016.9 | 1.08 / 1.12 | 45 | 437.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1 | 82 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.0 | 0.8 | 42 | 85 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 21.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pucacancha?
Now 5.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 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 Pucacancha today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Pucacancha?
Local time is 16:47. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Pucacancha?
Pucacancha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pucacancha?
DEM 4,142 m.
Where is Pucacancha located?
It is at -13.11537, -74.61022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pucacancha in?
It is in Peru.