Location & Surroundings
Putaca is a settlement in Ancash, Peru, at 3,845 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pativilca, 58 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 195 km to the south. The nearest airport is Anta Huaraz, about 110 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
10° 19' 55" S, 77° 24' 26" W
- Elevation DEM: 3845 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 18:15
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Putaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Putaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 16.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 13.6 | 0.1 | 198 | 67 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 4.6 | 236 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 61 | 799.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 1.5 | 229 | 84 | 1,016.7 | 1.53 / 2.21 | 89 | 366.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 0.6 | 250 | 80 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.1 | 0.5 | 249 | 70 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 22.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 5.2 | 234 | 57 | 1,014.6 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 54 | 816.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 1.8 | 229 | 87 | 1,016.9 | 1.55 / 1.85 | 89 | 326.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 0.8 | 221 | 77 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.8 | 0.5 | 222 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 38 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 5.0 | 234 | 62 | 1,015.6 | 0.27 / 0.33 | 90 | 823.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 2.4 | 241 | 92 | 1,018.2 | 2.51 / 2.84 | 89 | 288.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.0 | 0.6 | 231 | 81 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.5 | 0.4 | 235 | 74 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 34 | 25.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putaca?
Now 13.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 16.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 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 Putaca today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Putaca?
Local time is 18:15. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Putaca?
Putaca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Putaca?
DEM 3,845 m.
Where is Putaca located?
It is at -10.33200, -77.40713 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putaca in?
It is in Peru.