Location & Surroundings
Cerro Punta Alta is a mountain in Coquimbo Region, Chile, at 2,874 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alto del Carmen, 54 km to the north. The national capital Santiago is about 470 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pelicano Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Punta Alta
Overview
Cerro Punta Alta is mountain in Chile — ES montaña de Chile.
It is located in Coquimbo Region, Chile.
Basic Data
- Country Chile
- Located in Coquimbo Region
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 14' 1" S, 70° 36' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 2874 m
- Timezone America/Santiago
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Phone Prefix +56
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:18
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 20:00
- Day length 13 h 8 min
Other mountains nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cerro Punta Alta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Punta Alta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 12.4 | 2.4 | 335 | 34 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 4.3 | 306 | 23 | 1,014.2 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 100 | 598.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.0 | 0.3 | 71 | 42 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 287.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.7 | 1.7 | 40 | 41 | 1,016.4 | 0.12 / 0.37 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 2.7 | 343 | 29 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 5.6 | 302 | 17 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 946.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 1.3 | 338 | 39 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 451.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 45 | 42 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.9 | 3.1 | 346 | 26 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 74.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 5.9 | 316 | 17 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 946.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 1.9 | 325 | 35 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 451.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 1.8 | 25 | 44 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.8 | 2.4 | 347 | 32 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 73.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Punta Alta?
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Cerro Punta Alta today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 20:00 (local time). Day length about 13h 08m.
What is the local time in Cerro Punta Alta?
Local time is 19:18. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Cerro Punta Alta?
Cerro Punta Alta is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Punta Alta?
DEM 2,874 m.
Where is Cerro Punta Alta located?
It is at -29.23359, -70.61580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Punta Alta in?
It is in Chile.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry