Location & Surroundings
Arroyo Potroso is an intermittent stream in La Guajira Department, Colombia, at 138 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Albania, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Bogota is about 740 km to the south. The nearest airport is Jorge Isaac Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Arroyo Potroso is watercourse in Colombia — ES curso de agua de Colombia.
It is located in La Guajira Department, Colombia.
The elevation is around 138 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Colombia
- Located in La Guajira Department
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 6' 18" N, 72° 32' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 138 m
- Timezone America/Bogota
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 168 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (COP)
- Phone Prefix +57
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:32
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Arroyo Potroso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arroyo Potroso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
2.70 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 | 24.8 | 1.4 | 62 | 93 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.4 | 2.4 | 28 | 44 | 1,006.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 66 | 629.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 212 | 98 | 1,010.1 | 40.24 / 40.49 | 100 | 149.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 162 | 94 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 4.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.2 | 164 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 2.70 | 60 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 0.7 | 291 | 57 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 80 | 704.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 327 | 95 | 1,010.1 | 15.89 / 16.42 | 100 | 175.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 224 | 95 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 7.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 1.2 | 197 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 100 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 1.5 | 19 | 54 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 85 | 649.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 311 | 95 | 1,010.3 | 4.60 / 4.70 | 99 | 254.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 228 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 0.5 | 133 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 88 | 20.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arroyo Potroso?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Arroyo Potroso today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Arroyo Potroso?
Local time is 17:32. Time zone: America/Bogota (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Arroyo Potroso?
Arroyo Potroso is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Arroyo Potroso?
DEM 138 m.
Where is Arroyo Potroso located?
It is at 11.10493, -72.54821 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arroyo Potroso in?
It is in Colombia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry