Location & Surroundings
La Vaca is a mine(s) in Atacama, Chile, at 709 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vallenar, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Santiago is about 530 km to the south. The nearest airport is Vallenar, 15 km away.
Overview
La Vaca is mine in Atacama Region, Chile.
It is located in Atacama Region, Chile.
The elevation is around 709 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Chile
- Located in Atacama Region
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 42' 0" S, 70° 51' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 709 m
- Timezone America/Santiago
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Phone Prefix +56
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:06
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 19:55
- Day length 12 h 54 min
Other mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Vaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Vaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 23.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 456 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 21.4 | 1.0 | 226 | 31 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 188 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 286 | 31 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 4.3 | 346 | 30 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 456.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.6 | 304 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 185.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 0.9 | 169 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 2.1 | 24 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 6.1 | 348 | 18 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 831.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.4 | 2.9 | 357 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 407.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 2.6 | 22 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 3.6 | 11 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 55.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 10.6 | 345 | 36 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 866.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.3 | 3.7 | 360 | 59 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Vaca?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 23.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 456 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 La Vaca today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 19:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 54m.
What is the local time in La Vaca?
Local time is 06:06. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is La Vaca?
La Vaca is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of La Vaca?
DEM 709 m.
Where is La Vaca located?
It is at -28.69997, -70.85087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Vaca in?
It is in Chile.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry