Location & Surroundings
La Palma is a settlement in El Oro, Ecuador, at 276 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Balsas, 12 km to the south. The national capital Quito is about 405 km to the north. The nearest airport is Santa Rosa Regional Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Las Palmas
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° 39' 1" S, 79° 48' 59" W
- Elevation DEM: 276 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:12
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Palma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Palma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
0.48 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 | 22.9 | 0.8 | 329 | 81 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 0.3 | 19 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 0.0 | 198 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 69 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 4.1 | 315 | 50 | 1,008.5 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 51 | 681.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.3 | 321 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 0.40 / 0.48 | 52 | 302.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 345 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.5 | 325 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 4.1 | 313 | 49 | 1,008.4 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 98 | 644.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 1.2 | 314 | 86 | 1,010.1 | 1.50 / 1.64 | 51 | 289.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 0.5 | 322 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 336 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 81 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 3.3 | 306 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.39 / 0.50 | 83 | 569.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.1 | 305 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 2.08 / 2.58 | 64 | 247.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Palma?
Now 22.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Palma today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in La Palma?
Local time is 02:12. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is La Palma?
La Palma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Palma?
DEM 276 m.
Where is La Palma located?
It is at -3.65030, -79.81642 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Palma in?
It is in Ecuador.