Location & Surroundings
Candelaria is a settlement in Guayas, Ecuador, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is El Triunfo, 12 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 255 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport, 15 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
2° 2' 0" S, 79° 56' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:01
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Candelaria
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Candelaria, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 139 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.36 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 | 23.8 | 1.2 | 318 | 98 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 94 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 18.63 / 18.63 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 0.6 | 205 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 2.72 | 100 | 139.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 0.3 | 30 | 90 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 115.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 0.3 | 220 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.0 | 190 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 1.4 | 297 | 58 | 1,009.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 92 | 689.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 222 | 86 | 1,009.5 | 5.42 / 5.50 | 64 | 193.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.8 | 1.7 | 285 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 1.27 / 6.78 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 16 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 95 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 1.8 | 352 | 65 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 97 | 532.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 242 | 87 | 1,009.3 | 8.80 / 8.90 | 91 | 279.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 1.2 | 209 | 93 | 1,010.4 | 3.80 / 12.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Candelaria?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 139 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Candelaria today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Candelaria?
Local time is 09:01. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Candelaria?
Candelaria is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Candelaria?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Candelaria located?
It is at -2.03333, -79.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Candelaria in?
It is in Ecuador.