Location & Surroundings
Cachiguaico is a settlement in Azuay, Ecuador, at 3,086 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gualaceo, 18 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 315 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 32 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
3° 3' 0" S, 78° 45' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 3086 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:28
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Cachiguaico
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cachiguaico, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 13.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 292 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,020.1 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 | 9.4 | 0.5 | 28 | 95 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 0.7 | 94 | 93 | 1,021.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 42 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 2.3 | 130 | 79 | 1,018.7 | 0.77 / 0.80 | 96 | 291.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 0.8 | 131 | 98 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 54 | 156.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.0 | 0.0 | 64 | 95 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.1 | 0.1 | 71 | 90 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 11.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 2.5 | 112 | 71 | 1,017.3 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 93 | 473.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.1 | 117 | 98 | 1,018.2 | 0.40 / 1.48 | 78 | 230.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.8 | 0.2 | 296 | 96 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 0.4 | 31 | 91 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 12.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 2.7 | 112 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 39 | 662.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.2 | 0.9 | 88 | 98 | 1,016.7 | 0.40 / 1.54 | 37 | 324.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.6 | 0.7 | 288 | 96 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cachiguaico?
Now 9.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 13.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 292 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 Cachiguaico today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Cachiguaico?
Local time is 10:28. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cachiguaico?
Cachiguaico is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cachiguaico?
DEM 3,086 m.
Where is Cachiguaico located?
It is at -3.05000, -78.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cachiguaico in?
It is in Ecuador.