Location & Surroundings
Punta Colorada is a village in Arequipa, Peru with 249 inhabitants, at 459 m elevation. The nearest larger town is El Pedregal, 30 km to the east. The national capital Lima is about 680 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 95 km away.
Also known as: Majes
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
16° 16' 34" S, 72° 27' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 459 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 249
- Pop. Density 152 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:13
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Punta Colorada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Colorada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
4.9 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 26.2 | 4.9 | 191 | 33 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 191 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 435.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 2.0 | 200 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.3 | 60 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 38.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 6.2 | 194 | 31 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 892.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 1.7 | 195 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 437.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 0.1 | 113 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.6 | 162 | 65 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 38.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.5 | 6.0 | 194 | 32 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 892.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.7 | 183 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 436.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 1.6 | 182 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 2.1 | 182 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 39.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 6.7 | 195 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 892.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Colorada?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 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 Punta Colorada today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Punta Colorada?
Local time is 19:13. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Punta Colorada?
Punta Colorada is a populated place.
How many people live in Punta Colorada?
Population about 249.
What is the elevation of Punta Colorada?
DEM 459 m.
Where is Punta Colorada located?
It is at -16.27608, -72.45521 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Colorada in?
It is in Peru.