Location & Surroundings
Pucara is a settlement in Cuzco Department, Peru, at 4,195 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sicuani, 27 km to the north. The national capital Lima is about 675 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, about 125 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° 29' 55" S, 71° 18' 25" W
- Elevation DEM: 4195 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:36
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 8 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 13.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 15.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Temperature
13.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 13.5 | 2.2 | 221 | 11 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.0 | 1.5 | 7 | 16 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 450.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 1.8 | 335 | 65 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.0 | 1.3 | 349 | 76 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 4.7 | 308 | 19 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 895.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 2.7 | 341 | 28 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 439.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 2.9 | 348 | 72 | 1,017.8 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.0 | 2.2 | 344 | 73 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 34.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.9 | 4.2 | 321 | 24 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 895.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.0 | 1.6 | 262 | 32 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 408.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.8 | 2.6 | 326 | 80 | 1,018.8 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 2.4 | 333 | 75 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 8 | 35.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.4 | 2.5 | 224 | 24 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 897.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pucara?
Now 13.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 15.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 896 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 05:34 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Pucara?
Local time is 19:36. 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 4,195 m.
Where is Pucara located?
It is at -14.49849, -71.30693 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pucara in?
It is in Peru.