Location & Surroundings
Cangahua is a settlement in Pichincha, Ecuador, at 3,306 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cayambe, 12 km to the north. The national capital Quito is 44 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 3' 47" S, 78° 10' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 3306 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 334 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:35
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Cangahua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cangahua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 14.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.82 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 | 14.1 | 1.2 | 51 | 68 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.0 | 0.9 | 74 | 90 | 1,018.9 | 3.04 / 3.04 | 93 | 236.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.8 | 0.7 | 132 | 91 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 2.0 | 111 | 81 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 34 | 10.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 2.0 | 101 | 66 | 1,016.1 | 0.74 / 0.82 | 82 | 465.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.0 | 1.5 | 103 | 89 | 1,017.9 | 1.34 / 2.16 | 64 | 257.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.6 | 1.7 | 116 | 86 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.1 | 2.3 | 113 | 77 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 14.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.8 | 1.1 | 32 | 45 | 1,012.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 77 | 797.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.4 | 1.0 | 58 | 85 | 1,016.8 | 2.92 / 2.99 | 58 | 298.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.2 | 0.8 | 107 | 70 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.9 | 1.9 | 115 | 60 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 14.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 1.4 | 333 | 48 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 82 | 748.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cangahua?
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 14.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cangahua today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Cangahua?
Local time is 22:35. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cangahua?
Cangahua is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Cangahua?
DEM 3,306 m.
Where is Cangahua located?
It is at -0.06304, -78.16718 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cangahua in?
It is in Ecuador.