Location & Surroundings
Quilcapuncu is a settlement in Puno, Peru, at 3,911 m elevation. The nearest larger town is La Rinconada Ana Maria (La Rinconada), 42 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 850 km to the west. The nearest airport is Inca Manco Capac International Airport, 79 km away.
Overview
Quilcapuncu is town in Puno, Peru — ES pueblo en Puno, Perú.
It is located in Quilcapuncu District, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Quilcapuncu District
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 53' 35" S, 69° 43' 49" W
- Elevation 3911 m (DEM: 3962 m)
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,931 p/km²
- Built-up 13.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:03
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Quilcapuncu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Quilcapuncu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 15.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 973 W/m2.
Temperature
6.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 6.7 | 0.7 | 167 | 21 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 5.2 | 202 | 10 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 973.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 2.4 | 131 | 21 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 439.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.1 | 0.5 | 114 | 41 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.0 | 0.9 | 170 | 32 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 55.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 4.2 | 224 | 10 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 983.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.9 | 2.8 | 40 | 38 | 1,014.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 10 | 443.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2 | 81 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.2 | 0.8 | 300 | 56 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 3.9 | 215 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 9 | 975.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.0 | 3.9 | 20 | 59 | 1,015.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 21 | 433.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.4 | 2.0 | 20 | 82 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.1 | 0.9 | 332 | 54 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 53.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Quilcapuncu?
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 15.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 973 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 Quilcapuncu today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Quilcapuncu?
Local time is 18:03. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Quilcapuncu?
Quilcapuncu is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Quilcapuncu?
Elevation about 3,911 m. DEM 3,962 m.
Where is Quilcapuncu located?
It is at -14.89299, -69.73024 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Quilcapuncu in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry