Location & Surroundings
Punta Sal is a point in Tumbes, Peru, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mancora, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 995 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Walter Braedt Segu Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Punta de Sal
Basic Data
- 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
4° 0' 0" S, 81° 0' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 6 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 12:24
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Punta Sal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Sal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
6.2 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
38 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 26.4 | 6.2 | 192 | 68 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.7 | 152 | 66 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 6.0 | 267 | 68 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 752.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 6.3 | 232 | 72 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 485.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 4.5 | 204 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 2.0 | 190 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 7.2 | 259 | 72 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 698.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 8.0 | 220 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 436.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.1 | 4.9 | 196 | 68 | 1,010.8 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 1.8 | 169 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.38 / 0.56 | 87 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 6.6 | 266 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 745.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 8.6 | 222 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 457.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 2.0 | 198 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Sal?
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Punta Sal today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Punta Sal?
Local time is 12:24. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Punta Sal?
Punta Sal is a point.
What is the elevation of Punta Sal?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Punta Sal located?
It is at -4.00000, -81.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Sal in?
It is in Peru.