Location & Surroundings
Chanchún is a settlement in Canar, Ecuador, at 2,707 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Azogues, 8 km to the east. The national capital Quito is about 285 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 16 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° 46' 0" S, 78° 55' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 2707 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 213 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:37
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chanchun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanchun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 9.1 | 1.8 | 98 | 95 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 3.6 | 113 | 76 | 1,016.1 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 83 | 501.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 2.0 | 86 | 97 | 1,018.9 | 0.85 / 2.12 | 99 | 104.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 0.9 | 73 | 94 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.1 | 1.3 | 82 | 91 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.3 | 3.7 | 105 | 64 | 1,016.7 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 97 | 419.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 2.1 | 108 | 94 | 1,018.6 | 0.52 / 0.81 | 94 | 254.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.8 | 1.8 | 90 | 95 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.0 | 0.9 | 75 | 87 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.0 | 2.6 | 90 | 72 | 1,019.1 | 0.20 / 0.31 | 99 | 384.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 1.9 | 79 | 94 | 1,019.9 | 0.63 / 0.94 | 98 | 202.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 1.0 | 77 | 96 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.0 | 1.4 | 85 | 97 | 1,021.0 | 0.24 / 0.52 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanchun?
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Chanchun today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Chanchun?
Local time is 13:37. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chanchun?
Chanchun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chanchun?
DEM 2,707 m.
Where is Chanchun located?
It is at -2.76667, -78.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanchun in?
It is in Ecuador.