Location & Surroundings
Putacayo is a settlement in Huancavelica, Peru, at 3,698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pampas, 8 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 245 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, about 100 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° 23' 35" S, 74° 47' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 3698 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:55
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Putacayo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Putacayo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 17.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.6 | 3.6 | 34 | 29 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 2.9 | 38 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 34 | 472.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 1.6 | 20 | 80 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 0.3 | 305 | 75 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 76 | 21.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 4.0 | 34 | 35 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 855.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.8 | 3.1 | 43 | 79 | 1,016.5 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 51 | 427.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.6 | 1.4 | 13 | 88 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.0 | 1.1 | 38 | 77 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 97 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.5 | 4.0 | 43 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 59 | 683.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 2.8 | 32 | 78 | 1,017.7 | 0.01 / 0.30 | 63 | 382.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.1 | 1.1 | 0 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.4 | 1.0 | 33 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 12.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.9 | 3.7 | 54 | 47 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 85 | 643.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putacayo?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 17.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 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 Putacayo today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Putacayo?
Local time is 18:55. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Putacayo?
Putacayo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Putacayo?
DEM 3,698 m.
Where is Putacayo located?
It is at -12.39293, -74.79397 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putacayo in?
It is in Peru.