Location & Surroundings
Putaca Grande is a settlement in Ancash, Peru, at 4,334 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yanacancha, 70 km to the east. The national capital Lima is about 205 km to the south. The nearest airport is Anta Huaraz, about 105 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° 13' 3" S, 77° 17' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 4334 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 04:13
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Putaca Grande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Putaca Grande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Temperature
7.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
1.44 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 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 68 | 73 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.1 | 1.1 | 107 | 74 | 1,019.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.3 | 1.4 | 66 | 70 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 5.0 | 224 | 46 | 1,016.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 63 | 782.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.7 | 2.2 | 191 | 84 | 1,020.3 | 1.33 / 1.44 | 69 | 346.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.2 | 0.8 | 199 | 81 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 1.3 | 148 | 81 | 1,021.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 49 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 5.0 | 218 | 58 | 1,016.2 | 0.55 / 0.60 | 37 | 746.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.0 | 1.9 | 182 | 78 | 1,020.0 | 1.67 / 2.27 | 28 | 384.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 0.9 | 119 | 81 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.8 | 1.7 | 52 | 65 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 2.4 | 192 | 37 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 34 | 849.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.9 | 1.5 | 161 | 71 | 1,018.3 | 0.57 / 0.58 | 13 | 460.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putaca Grande?
Now 7.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Putaca Grande today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Putaca Grande?
Local time is 04:13. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Putaca Grande?
Putaca Grande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Putaca Grande?
DEM 4,334 m.
Where is Putaca Grande located?
It is at -10.21740, -77.28796 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putaca Grande in?
It is in Peru.