Location & Surroundings
Punta Alta is a mountain in Coquimbo Region, Chile, at 2,855 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.
Overview
Punta Alta is mountain in 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' 0" S, 70° 37' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 2855 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 19:46
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 19:48
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other mountains 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 6.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 11.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 348 | 55 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.1 | 5.3 | 326 | 36 | 1,014.4 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 100 | 537.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.9 | 1.4 | 46 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 235.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 1.8 | 2 | 48 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.4 | 3.2 | 359 | 45 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 7.2 | 320 | 30 | 1,015.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 19 | 761.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.1 | 2.3 | 343 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 407.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.9 | 1.9 | 22 | 66 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.7 | 2.7 | 351 | 59 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 6.6 | 325 | 22 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 884.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.4 | 1.4 | 37 | 36 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 2.1 | 87 | 29 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.4 | 2.6 | 54 | 23 | 1,017.6 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 18.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Alta?
Now 6.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 11.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 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 07:12 and sunset around 19:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Punta Alta?
Local time is 19:46. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Punta Alta?
Punta Alta is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Punta Alta?
DEM 2,855 m.
Where is Punta Alta located?
It is at -29.23333, -70.61667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Alta in?
It is in Chile.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry