Location & Surroundings
Punta Malpelo is a point in Tumbes, Peru, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tumbes, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Lima is about 1025 km to the south. The nearest airport is Tumbes Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Punta Mal Pelo
Overview
Punta Malpelo is point in Peru near the border with Ecuador.
It is located in Tumbes Department, Ecuador.
Basic Data
- Country Ecuador
- Located in Tumbes Department
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 30' 20" S, 80° 30' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:01
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Malpelo Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malpelo Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,009.4 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 | 26.9 | 4.1 | 333 | 80 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 4.9 | 256 | 82 | 1,009.3 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 85 | 479.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 298 | 79 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 3.6 | 78 | 84 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 8.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 4.8 | 341 | 80 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 744.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 5.5 | 238 | 85 | 1,008.8 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 36 | 477.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 5.1 | 253 | 78 | 1,009.8 | 0.07 / 0.76 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 302 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 5.0 | 282 | 79 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 624.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 7.0 | 247 | 80 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 479.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 5.2 | 248 | 74 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 2.1 | 125 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.7 | 5.7 | 302 | 76 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 738.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malpelo Point?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 Malpelo Point today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Malpelo Point?
Local time is 00:01. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Malpelo Point?
Malpelo Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Malpelo Point?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Malpelo Point located?
It is at -3.50542, -80.50233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malpelo Point in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)