Location & Surroundings
Pucara is a settlement in Apurimac Department, Peru, at 3,224 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Talavera, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 410 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Andahuaylas Airport, 32 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° 31' 52" S, 73° 35' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 3224 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 321 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:58
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pucara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pucara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 10.4 | 1.6 | 48 | 86 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 3.6 | 13 | 60 | 1,018.3 | 2.14 / 2.14 | 70 | 479.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.0 | 2.2 | 18 | 87 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 44 | 279.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.4 | 0.6 | 107 | 92 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 1.2 | 47 | 76 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 4.2 | 26 | 41 | 1,013.2 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 69 | 860.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.3 | 2.8 | 4 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.2 | 1.0 | 63 | 90 | 1,020.3 | 0.87 / 1.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.9 | 1.6 | 45 | 84 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 86 | 21.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 4.3 | 15 | 49 | 1,013.4 | 0.86 / 1.17 | 88 | 641.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.7 | 2.2 | 4 | 92 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 94 | 282.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 1.4 | 74 | 92 | 1,019.4 | 0.17 / 0.98 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.0 | 1.6 | 14 | 83 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 96 | 23.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pucara?
Now 10.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Pucara today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 43m.
What is the local time in Pucara?
Local time is 15:58. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Pucara?
Pucara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pucara?
DEM 3,224 m.
Where is Pucara located?
It is at -13.53111, -73.58500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pucara in?
It is in Peru.