Location & Surroundings
Yachacocha is a settlement in Lima region, Peru, at 3,379 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asentamiento Humano Nicolas de Pierola, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is 71 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jorge Chavez International Airport, 77 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° 39' 18" S, 76° 30' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 3379 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 984 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:29
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Yachacocha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yachacocha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 14.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 W/m2.
Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 6.4 | 0.8 | 212 | 62 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.9 | 0.8 | 60 | 25 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 30.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 6.3 | 234 | 28 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 943.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.5 | 1.2 | 224 | 64 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 515.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.5 | 0.6 | 205 | 65 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.5 | 0.2 | 215 | 58 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 6.1 | 233 | 45 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 910.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 0.5 | 248 | 67 | 1,019.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 26 | 469.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.4 | 0.5 | 359 | 68 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.4 | 0.2 | 41 | 60 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 4.4 | 237 | 43 | 1,015.4 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 50 | 864.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.7 | 2.1 | 73 | 75 | 1,020.3 | 5.90 / 6.28 | 97 | 431.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.6 | 0.3 | 255 | 77 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yachacocha?
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 14.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 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 Yachacocha today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Yachacocha?
Local time is 12:29. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Yachacocha?
Yachacocha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yachacocha?
DEM 3,379 m.
Where is Yachacocha located?
It is at -11.65491, -76.51272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yachacocha in?
It is in Peru.