Location & Surroundings
Punta Alta is a triangulation station in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, at 944 m elevation. The nearest larger town is El Monte, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Santiago is 43 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ventanas Radioayuda Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 38' 17" S, 71° 3' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 944 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 09:28
- Sunrise 07:41
- Sunset 19:37
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Punta Alta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Alta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 12.6 | 2.0 | 94 | 66 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 1.1 | 110 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 256 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 686.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 0.9 | 267 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 321.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.1 | 0.4 | 156 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 0.6 | 129 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 273 | 57 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 522.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 0.7 | 190 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 208.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.3 | 1.6 | 90 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 1.6 | 96 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 270 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 668.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 1.7 | 272 | 88 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 269.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.9 | 0.5 | 89 | 86 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Alta?
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Punta Alta today?
Sunrise around 07:41 and sunset around 19:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Punta Alta?
Local time is 09:28. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Punta Alta?
Punta Alta is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Punta Alta?
DEM 944 m.
Where is Punta Alta located?
It is at -33.63801, -71.06001 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Alta in?
It is in Chile.