Location & Surroundings
Cerro Gallocantana is a mountain in Pichincha, Ecuador, at 3,112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pomasqui, 7 km to the east. The national capital Quito is 22 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Cerro Gallocantana is mountain in Ecuador.
It is located in Pichincha Province, Ecuador.
Basic Data
- Country Ecuador
- Located in Pichincha Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 2' 0" S, 78° 31' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 3112 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:56
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other mountains nearby
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Weather in Cerro Gallocantana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Gallocantana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 13.3 | 2.1 | 124 | 71 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 2.7 | 330 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 98 | 593.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 346 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 2.65 / 3.29 | 83 | 246.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 1.6 | 99 | 78 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 1.5 | 127 | 70 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 4.2 | 313 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 642.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 342 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 3.99 / 4.11 | 97 | 287.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 1.7 | 122 | 77 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.9 | 2.3 | 130 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 86 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 12 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 95 | 679.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 1.3 | 86 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 1.15 / 1.30 | 100 | 258.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 2.5 | 123 | 70 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.5 | 2.5 | 126 | 68 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 10.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Gallocantana?
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Gallocantana today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Cerro Gallocantana?
Local time is 16:56. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cerro Gallocantana?
Cerro Gallocantana is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Gallocantana?
DEM 3,112 m.
Where is Cerro Gallocantana located?
It is at -0.03333, -78.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Gallocantana in?
It is in Ecuador.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry