Location & Surroundings
Puquio is a settlement in Ancash, Peru, at 3,057 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yauya, 62 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 400 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pias Airport, 60 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
8° 27' 25" S, 77° 27' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 3057 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:51
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Puquio
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puquio, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 11.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 8.9 | 0.8 | 321 | 77 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 0.8 | 118 | 74 | 1,022.0 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 71 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.3 | 1.0 | 81 | 68 | 1,020.8 | 0.19 / 0.54 | 96 | 215.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 1.7 | 27 | 67 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 59 | 194.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.5 | 0.9 | 16 | 79 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 0.2 | 319 | 72 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 2.9 | 47 | 36 | 1,013.8 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 34 | 651.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.4 | 1.0 | 97 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 3.05 / 3.35 | 93 | 299.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.4 | 0.6 | 194 | 78 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 0.3 | 37 | 72 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 27 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 2.9 | 57 | 39 | 1,012.6 | 0.74 / 0.90 | 62 | 735.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 1.6 | 355 | 78 | 1,017.2 | 2.46 / 3.36 | 88 | 235.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.3 | 0.9 | 341 | 82 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puquio?
Now 8.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 11.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 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 Puquio today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Puquio?
Local time is 09:51. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Puquio?
Puquio is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Puquio?
DEM 3,057 m.
Where is Puquio located?
It is at -8.45705, -77.45054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puquio in?
It is in Peru.