Location & Surroundings
Putaka is a settlement in Junin, Peru, at 4,488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morococha, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Francisco Carle Airport, 50 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
11° 49' 36" S, 75° 56' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 4488 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:17
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Putaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Putaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 10.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 832 W/m2.
Temperature
2.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 38 | 75 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 2.7 | 21 | 38 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 79 | 831.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.1 | 1.6 | 9 | 73 | 1,020.1 | 2.93 / 2.94 | 85 | 442.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.1 | 1.1 | 60 | 71 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.4 | 1.4 | 53 | 70 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 17 | 14.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.7 | 2.5 | 46 | 36 | 1,015.0 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 85 | 798.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.4 | 0.8 | 222 | 80 | 1,020.0 | 2.35 / 2.44 | 92 | 359.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.2 | 1.3 | 28 | 86 | 1,021.1 | 1.72 / 4.16 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.0 | 1.5 | 32 | 70 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 34 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.7 | 1.6 | 14 | 49 | 1,015.7 | 0.06 / 0.15 | 89 | 630.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.2 | 0.9 | 347 | 72 | 1,018.5 | 2.85 / 3.00 | 87 | 301.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.1 | 1.2 | 61 | 87 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.9 | 1.4 | 46 | 76 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 78 | 7.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putaka?
Now 2.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 10.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 832 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 Putaka today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Putaka?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Putaka?
Putaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Putaka?
DEM 4,488 m.
Where is Putaka located?
It is at -11.82659, -75.93520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putaka in?
It is in Peru.