Location & Surroundings
Pucarajay is a settlement in Ayacucho, Peru, at 3,196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Huanta, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 310 km to the west. The nearest airport is Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport, 35 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° 50' 54" S, 74° 17' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 3196 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:47
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pucarajay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pucarajay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 16.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 8.9 | 1.8 | 29 | 77 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 0.5 | 102 | 69 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 22.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 2.3 | 57 | 45 | 1,014.2 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 75 | 712.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.1 | 3.1 | 40 | 71 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 10 | 380.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.7 | 1.0 | 16 | 72 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.7 | 0.4 | 253 | 70 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 2.7 | 39 | 41 | 1,011.2 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 32 | 813.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.5 | 3.9 | 31 | 71 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 15 | 423.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.0 | 1.4 | 15 | 76 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.9 | 0.7 | 26 | 69 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 2.9 | 36 | 34 | 1,012.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 6 | 858.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 3.0 | 39 | 68 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 19 | 457.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.9 | 1.6 | 23 | 71 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pucarajay?
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 16.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 Pucarajay today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Pucarajay?
Local time is 09:47. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Pucarajay?
Pucarajay is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pucarajay?
DEM 3,196 m.
Where is Pucarajay located?
It is at -12.84820, -74.28751 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pucarajay in?
It is in Peru.