Location & Surroundings
Licto is a settlement in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, at 2,847 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riobamba, 17 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 175 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ambato / Chachoan, 66 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 48' 19" S, 78° 36' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 2847 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,073 p/km²
- Built-up 9.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:31
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other seat of a third-order administrative divisions nearby
Weather in Licto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Licto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 9.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 3 W/m2.
Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.18 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 | 1.0 | 48 | 92 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 1.0 | 74 | 94 | 1,017.9 | 4.64 / 4.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 1.1 | 50 | 94 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Licto?
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 9.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 3 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Licto today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Licto?
Local time is 01:31. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Licto?
Licto is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Licto?
DEM 2,847 m.
Where is Licto located?
It is at -1.80539, -78.60409 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Licto in?
It is in Ecuador.