Location & Surroundings
Miñarica is a settlement in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, at 3,068 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ambato, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is about 120 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ambato / Chachoan, 15 km away.
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
1° 17' 24" S, 78° 40' 50" W
- Elevation DEM: 3068 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 505 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:49
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Minarica
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minarica, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 15.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 106 | 93 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.3 | 0.9 | 117 | 88 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 5.1 | 100 | 48 | 1,015.0 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 23 | 782.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.9 | 2.1 | 115 | 94 | 1,020.0 | 0.12 / 0.54 | 88 | 476.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 0.5 | 111 | 93 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.3 | 1.0 | 99 | 85 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 5.1 | 108 | 45 | 1,015.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 85 | 735.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.6 | 1.7 | 99 | 91 | 1,019.7 | 0.36 / 0.56 | 64 | 450.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.5 | 0.8 | 122 | 92 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.4 | 1.8 | 107 | 92 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 3.9 | 90 | 76 | 1,018.9 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 98 | 550.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 1.5 | 119 | 96 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 91 | 115.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.7 | 1.4 | 100 | 98 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minarica?
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 15.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 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 Minarica today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Minarica?
Local time is 08:49. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Minarica?
Minarica is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Minarica?
DEM 3,068 m.
Where is Minarica located?
It is at -1.29010, -78.68051 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minarica in?
It is in Ecuador.