Location & Surroundings
Putaca is a settlement in Huancavelica, Peru, at 4,199 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chilca, 27 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 225 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, 68 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
12° 7' 53" S, 74° 57' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 4199 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:53
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 11 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 7.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.7 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 W/m2.
Temperature
7.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 7.2 | 0.9 | 42 | 68 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 5.9 | 77 | 38 | 1,015.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 878.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.4 | 2.5 | 65 | 84 | 1,019.9 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 20 | 479.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.5 | 0.7 | 37 | 93 | 1,022.1 | 0.12 / 0.17 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.0 | 0.5 | 223 | 69 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 5.6 | 75 | 35 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 885.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 2.1 | 71 | 72 | 1,020.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 3 | 477.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 1.1 | 45 | 89 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.3 | 1.3 | 87 | 77 | 1,024.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 4.3 | 74 | 56 | 1,018.9 | 0.80 / 0.81 | 96 | 602.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 1.6 | 61 | 78 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 14 | 191.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.0 | 1.1 | 6 | 91 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.4 | 1.5 | 54 | 83 | 1,022.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 63 | 21.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putaca?
Now 7.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.7 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 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 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Putaca?
Local time is 13:53. 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 4,199 m.
Where is Putaca located?
It is at -12.13139, -74.96071 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putaca in?
It is in Peru.