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Location & Surroundings
Lincán is a settlement in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, at 2,924 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riobamba, 5 km to the east. The national capital Quito is about 160 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ambato / Chachoan, 51 km away.
Also known as: Licán
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 39' 10" S, 78° 42' 21" W
- Elevation DEM: 2924 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 742 p/km²
- Built-up 16.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:31
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other seat of a third-order administrative divisions nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Lincán
Weather in Lincan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lincan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 16.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
58 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 6.5 | 1.4 | 57 | 84 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 5.0 | 73 | 42 | 1,012.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 64 | 827.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.1 | 0.0 | 82 | 84 | 1,016.6 | 1.65 / 1.80 | 40 | 343.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.3 | 1.0 | 48 | 96 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.3 | 1.5 | 84 | 88 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 14.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lincan?
Now 6.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 16.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 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 Lincan today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Lincan?
Local time is 12:31. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Lincan?
Lincan is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Lincan?
DEM 2,924 m.
Where is Lincan located?
It is at -1.65284, -78.70592 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lincan in?
It is in Ecuador.