Location & Surroundings
La Paz is a settlement in Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador, at 956 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yantzaza, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Quito is about 390 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 62 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 42' 4" S, 78° 53' 48" W
- Elevation DEM: 956 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in La Paz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Paz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 12.4 | 0.6 | 314 | 98 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.1 | 0.3 | 38 | 98 | 1,019.8 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 2.2 | 110 | 75 | 1,016.2 | 1.40 / 1.76 | 100 | 494.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 0.9 | 316 | 97 | 1,017.5 | 2.39 / 4.16 | 42 | 421.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 1.1 | 291 | 97 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.3 | 0.8 | 300 | 92 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 114 | 41 | 1,013.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 30 | 770.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 1.2 | 324 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.61 / 0.64 | 88 | 348.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.5 | 0.9 | 315 | 95 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 0.4 | 321 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 2.2 | 107 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 98 | 683.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 0.9 | 324 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.10 / 0.25 | 21 | 336.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.0 | 1.0 | 296 | 90 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Paz?
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 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 La Paz today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in La Paz?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is La Paz?
La Paz is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of La Paz?
DEM 956 m.
Where is La Paz located?
It is at -3.70100, -78.89673 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Paz in?
It is in Ecuador.