Location & Surroundings
Palcapunta is a settlement in Potosi Department, Bolivia, at 3,389 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tupiza, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Sucre is about 265 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tupiza Airport, 32 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
21° 19' 0" S, 65° 55' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 3389 m
- Timezone America/La_Paz
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Boliviano (BOB)
- Phone Prefix +591
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:55
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Palcapunta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palcapunta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 16.0 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,049 W/m2.
Temperature
7.7 C
Wind
8.8 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,015.2 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 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 279 | 11 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 11.2 | 289 | 5 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 1,048.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.6 | 9.3 | 293 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 422.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.3 | 3.2 | 282 | 21 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.5 | 6.1 | 277 | 12 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 12.0 | 290 | 4 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1,048.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.1 | 8.5 | 292 | 10 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 400.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.8 | 3.7 | 292 | 17 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.9 | 5.3 | 289 | 12 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 106.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 13.0 | 288 | 3 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 1,060.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.2 | 6.3 | 288 | 5 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 415.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.8 | 3.8 | 294 | 11 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.5 | 3.7 | 300 | 9 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 105.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palcapunta?
Now 7.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 16.0 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,049 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 Palcapunta today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 54m.
What is the local time in Palcapunta?
Local time is 19:55. Time zone: America/La_Paz (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Palcapunta?
Palcapunta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palcapunta?
DEM 3,389 m.
Where is Palcapunta located?
It is at -21.31667, -65.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palcapunta in?
It is in Bolivia.