Location & Surroundings
Benítez is a settlement in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, at 2,770 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pelileo, 4 km to the east. The national capital Quito is about 125 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ambato / Chachoan, 14 km away.
Also known as: Pachanlica · Benites
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
1° 20' 14" S, 78° 34' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 2770 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 705 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:57
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Benitez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benitez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 16.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 6.8 | 1.7 | 104 | 95 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.0 | 0.9 | 132 | 94 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.2 | 1.0 | 106 | 91 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 4.0 | 95 | 50 | 1,015.0 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 47 | 660.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.7 | 2.1 | 113 | 96 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 93 | 454.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 1.8 | 106 | 94 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.1 | 1.5 | 109 | 92 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 2.9 | 105 | 70 | 1,018.6 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 388.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.2 | 1.9 | 112 | 95 | 1,021.3 | 0.38 / 0.67 | 100 | 104.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 1.4 | 108 | 95 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 2.2 | 100 | 94 | 1,022.2 | 0.10 / 0.19 | 81 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.9 | 3.7 | 100 | 66 | 1,018.4 | 0.13 / 0.32 | 77 | 466.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.9 | 1.7 | 105 | 95 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 80 | 190.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benitez?
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 16.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benitez today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Benitez?
Local time is 01:57. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Benitez?
Benitez is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benitez?
DEM 2,770 m.
Where is Benitez located?
It is at -1.33733, -78.58243 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benitez in?
It is in Ecuador.