Location & Surroundings
Rukus is a settlement in Puno, Peru, at 3,943 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Azangaro, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is about 830 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Inca Manco Capac International Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Central Rukus
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° 4' 47" S, 69° 59' 18" W
- Elevation DEM: 3943 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 124 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:39
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
Central Rukus
Weather in Rukus
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukus, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 18.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
7.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (9 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 9 | 59 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 2.9 | 198 | 18 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 901.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 2.9 | 9 | 49 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.9 | 1.6 | 6 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.1 | 1.6 | 320 | 61 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 3.8 | 181 | 15 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 906.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 2.3 | 114 | 19 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 427.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.8 | 1.2 | 175 | 43 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.8 | 0.5 | 282 | 33 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 4.7 | 153 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 923.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.4 | 1.4 | 42 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 423.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.6 | 1.7 | 351 | 63 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.5 | 1.2 | 346 | 47 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 42.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukus?
Now 7.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 18.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Rukus today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rukus?
Local time is 17:39. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rukus?
Rukus is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rukus?
DEM 3,943 m.
Where is Rukus located?
It is at -15.07972, -69.98832 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukus in?
It is in Peru.