Location & Surroundings
Quechaya is a settlement in Puno, Peru, at 3,946 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Juliaca, 47 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 860 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Inca Manco Capac International Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Kechaya
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
15° 13' 48" S, 69° 47' 42" W
- Elevation DEM: 3946 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 149 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:15
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Quechaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Quechaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 14.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 965 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
5.2 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 14.1 | 5.2 | 150 | 15 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 3.1 | 197 | 23 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 442.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.9 | 0.4 | 98 | 23 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.2 | 1.5 | 356 | 23 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 5.6 | 156 | 17 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 964.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 3.0 | 203 | 30 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.2 | 0.3 | 322 | 27 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.8 | 1.4 | 323 | 22 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 53.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.6 | 4.6 | 147 | 16 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 964.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 5.6 | 198 | 32 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 435.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 3.1 | 161 | 32 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 0.5 | 55 | 29 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 54.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.4 | 4.9 | 150 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 971.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Quechaya?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 14.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 965 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 Quechaya today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Quechaya?
Local time is 00:15. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Quechaya?
Quechaya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Quechaya?
DEM 3,946 m.
Where is Quechaya located?
It is at -15.23013, -69.79508 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Quechaya in?
It is in Peru.