Location & Surroundings
Copal is a settlement in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, at 837 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sucua, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is about 280 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mendez Airport, 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° 44' 0" S, 78° 24' 26" W
- Elevation DEM: 837 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:43
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Copal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Copal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 18.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 14.6 | 1.0 | 282 | 91 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.6 | 87 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 3.26 / 3.26 | 89 | 602.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 0.3 | 305 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 1.48 / 4.75 | 99 | 129.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 1.2 | 281 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 0.5 | 295 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 91 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 106 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 1.88 / 1.92 | 95 | 374.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.1 | 271 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.42 | 81 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 1.7 | 277 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.6 | 1.1 | 272 | 85 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 98 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 1.56 / 1.56 | 100 | 653.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.4 | 1.4 | 274 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 1.30 / 2.86 | 62 | 126.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 1.7 | 275 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.9 | 1.0 | 283 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 64 | 11.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Copal?
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 18.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Copal today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Copal?
Local time is 16:43. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Copal?
Copal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Copal?
DEM 837 m.
Where is Copal located?
It is at -2.73345, -78.40727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Copal in?
It is in Ecuador.