Location & Surroundings
Pucajaja is a settlement in Ayacucho, Peru, at 4,277 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambo, 55 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 450 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Andahuaylas Airport, 82 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° 23' 15" S, 73° 38' 52" W
- Elevation DEM: 4277 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 17:17
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pucajaja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pucajaja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 13.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 346 | 30 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.3 | 4.3 | 318 | 19 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 901.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.9 | 2.4 | 230 | 41 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 471.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.4 | 1.5 | 348 | 67 | 1,019.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.6 | 1.7 | 21 | 86 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 89 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 3.3 | 353 | 38 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 6 | 692.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 1.3 | 240 | 48 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 432.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.9 | 1.3 | 353 | 73 | 1,020.3 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.2 | 1.3 | 13 | 83 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 62 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 4.3 | 16 | 40 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 63 | 721.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 1.4 | 285 | 66 | 1,020.3 | 2.63 / 2.65 | 2 | 314.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.5 | 0.8 | 201 | 72 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.8 | 1.4 | 171 | 53 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 28.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pucajaja?
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 13.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Pucajaja today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Pucajaja?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Pucajaja?
Pucajaja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pucajaja?
DEM 4,277 m.
Where is Pucajaja located?
It is at -14.38750, -73.64778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pucajaja in?
It is in Peru.