Location & Surroundings
Marcos Espinel is a settlement in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, at 2,890 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pillaro, 3 km to the west. The national capital Quito is about 105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ambato / Chachoan, 7 km away.
Also known as: Chacata · Espinel
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 10' 26" S, 78° 31' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 2890 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 609 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:25
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Marcos Espinel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marcos Espinel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 18.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.32 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 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 147 | 91 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 0.8 | 142 | 92 | 1,019.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 0.7 | 132 | 85 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 4.1 | 122 | 40 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 59 | 699.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 2.6 | 114 | 86 | 1,018.2 | 0.27 / 0.32 | 62 | 435.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.7 | 0.7 | 102 | 83 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 1.1 | 119 | 73 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 4.8 | 114 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 16 | 826.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.8 | 2.4 | 110 | 89 | 1,018.8 | 0.21 / 0.31 | 17 | 504.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 0.8 | 84 | 89 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 1.3 | 118 | 80 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 4.6 | 109 | 49 | 1,015.7 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 68 | 725.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.7 | 2.1 | 112 | 87 | 1,018.6 | 0.36 / 0.65 | 41 | 273.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marcos Espinel?
Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 18.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Marcos Espinel today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Marcos Espinel?
Local time is 05:25. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Marcos Espinel?
Marcos Espinel is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Marcos Espinel?
DEM 2,890 m.
Where is Marcos Espinel located?
It is at -1.17402, -78.52420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marcos Espinel in?
It is in Ecuador.