Location & Surroundings
Puente Chaca is a hamlet in Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile, at 323 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arica, 40 km to the northwest. The national capital Santiago is about 1630 km to the south. The nearest airport is Aerodromo El Buitre, 36 km away.
Basic Data
- Type bridge (BDG)
- a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 48' 24" S, 70° 9' 21" W
- Elevation DEM: 323 m
- Timezone America/Santiago
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Phone Prefix +56
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 07:33
- Sunset 19:36
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other bridges nearby
Weather in Puente Chaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puente Chaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 15.7 | 2.3 | 300 | 76 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.7 | 249 | 63 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 4.0 | 282 | 39 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 791.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 321 | 38 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 362.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 1.5 | 152 | 52 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 4.7 | 130 | 38 | 1,014.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 46 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 3.0 | 238 | 41 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 88 | 677.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 2.0 | 313 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 314.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.5 | 0.7 | 236 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 266 | 58 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.2 | 289 | 45 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 798.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 312 | 66 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 10 | 361.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.2 | 0.5 | 241 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puente Chaca?
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 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 Puente Chaca today?
Sunrise around 07:33 and sunset around 19:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Puente Chaca?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Puente Chaca?
Puente Chaca is a bridge.
What is the elevation of Puente Chaca?
DEM 323 m.
Where is Puente Chaca located?
It is at -18.80659, -70.15584 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puente Chaca in?
It is in Chile.