Location & Surroundings
Quebrada Pelada is an intermittent stream in Atacama, Chile, at 2,346 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tierra Amarilla, 66 km to the west. The national capital Santiago is about 695 km to the south. The nearest airport is Desierto de Atacama Airport, 77 km away.
Overview
Quebrada Pelada is river in Chile — ES río de Chile.
It is located in Atacama Region, Chile.
Basic Data
- Country Chile
- Located in Atacama Region
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 15' 32" S, 69° 38' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 2346 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 14:40
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 19:47
- Day length 12 h 46 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Quebrada Pelada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Quebrada Pelada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 12.7 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
7.0 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 67 | 40 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 6.9 | 295 | 24 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 890.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 1.1 | 326 | 38 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 408.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.4 | 2.3 | 93 | 36 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.1 | 1.5 | 52 | 32 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 7.9 | 290 | 24 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 832.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.9 | 1.2 | 329 | 41 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 373.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.7 | 0.3 | 315 | 43 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.7 | 1.9 | 359 | 32 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 8.3 | 283 | 24 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 918.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 1.4 | 320 | 33 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.7 | 0.4 | 16 | 39 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.9 | 1.6 | 339 | 25 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Quebrada Pelada?
Now 7.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 12.7 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 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 Quebrada Pelada today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 19:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 46m.
What is the local time in Quebrada Pelada?
Local time is 14:40. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Quebrada Pelada?
Quebrada Pelada is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Quebrada Pelada?
DEM 2,346 m.
Where is Quebrada Pelada located?
It is at -27.25899, -69.63481 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Quebrada Pelada in?
It is in Chile.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry