Location & Surroundings
Punta Gorda is a settlement in Barinas, Venezuela, at 160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Obispos, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Caracas is about 420 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Barinas Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 34' 19" N, 70° 9' 41" W
- Elevation DEM: 160 m
- Timezone America/Caracas
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,151 p/km²
- Built-up 12.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Bolivar Soberano (VES)
- Phone Prefix +58
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:39
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Punta Gorda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Gorda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.6 | 1.9 | 339 | 91 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 344 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 12 | 31.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.5 | 3.8 | 99 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 9 | 809.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 7 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.89 / 0.91 | 0 | 357.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.2 | 331 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 337 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.0 | 3.1 | 108 | 54 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 814.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.7 | 91 | 82 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 366.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 2.2 | 321 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.95 / 1.01 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 46 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 66 | 30.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 3.1 | 63 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 4.16 / 4.69 | 8 | 770.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 48 | 87 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 32 | 361.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 2.0 | 316 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 0.33 / 0.41 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Gorda?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 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 Gorda today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Punta Gorda?
Local time is 07:39. Time zone: America/Caracas (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Punta Gorda?
DEM 160 m.
Where is Punta Gorda located?
It is at 8.57193, -70.16141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Gorda in?
It is in Venezuela.