Location & Surroundings
Chiriguala is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,828 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cariamanga, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Quito is about 460 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 33 km away.
Also known as: Portete Chirihuala
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
4° 15' 34" S, 79° 30' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 1828 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:03
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chiriguala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiriguala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.81 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 | 19.3 | 1.2 | 174 | 73 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 89 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 94 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 72 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 2.6 | 84 | 30 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 36 | 653.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.2 | 267 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.80 / 0.81 | 46 | 342.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 2.4 | 91 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 2.6 | 91 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 3.3 | 75 | 30 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 669.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 0.6 | 126 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 40 | 256.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.8 | 95 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 2.1 | 91 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 4.1 | 57 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 547.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 2.1 | 101 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 51 | 357.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiriguala?
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 654 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 Chiriguala today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Chiriguala?
Local time is 04:03. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chiriguala?
Chiriguala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiriguala?
DEM 1,828 m.
Where is Chiriguala located?
It is at -4.25943, -79.51556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiriguala in?
It is in Ecuador.