Location & Surroundings
Chalcapa is a settlement in Azuay, Ecuador, at 1,543 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cuenca, 45 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is about 345 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 46 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° 14' 33" S, 79° 12' 9" W
- Elevation DEM: 1543 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:59
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chalcapa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chalcapa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 13.4 | 3.4 | 60 | 77 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 4.1 | 55 | 71 | 1,016.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 46 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 4.1 | 90 | 36 | 1,010.8 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 34 | 744.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.5 | 2.3 | 84 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.64 / 0.73 | 22 | 422.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.1 | 3.4 | 63 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 3.0 | 64 | 73 | 1,015.6 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 72 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 2.8 | 131 | 49 | 1,011.2 | 0.32 / 0.37 | 78 | 567.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 1.5 | 126 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 1.70 / 2.07 | 45 | 299.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.1 | 1.7 | 74 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 2.3 | 66 | 78 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 97 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.8 | 89 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.20 | 61 | 441.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 1.9 | 106 | 80 | 1,014.8 | 2.58 / 2.78 | 73 | 317.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.2 | 4.0 | 57 | 81 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chalcapa?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 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 Chalcapa today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Chalcapa?
Local time is 08:59. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chalcapa?
Chalcapa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chalcapa?
DEM 1,543 m.
Where is Chalcapa located?
It is at -3.24245, -79.20252 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chalcapa in?
It is in Ecuador.