Location & Surroundings
Palotine is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cariamanga, 14 km to the west. The national capital Quito is about 465 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 35 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
4° 18' 37" S, 79° 26' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 1617 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 93 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:22
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Palotine
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palotine, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Temperature
13.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 13.5 | 1.9 | 104 | 88 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 2.3 | 101 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 3.6 | 93 | 30 | 1,008.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 53 | 735.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 0.6 | 124 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 11 | 365.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.1 | 2.3 | 102 | 86 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 2.2 | 100 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 47 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 2.0 | 94 | 28 | 1,008.0 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 70 | 723.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 0.2 | 153 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.18 / 0.22 | 22 | 272.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.2 | 2.2 | 98 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.8 | 100 | 73 | 1,014.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 41 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.7 | 77 | 57 | 1,011.9 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 100 | 348.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 1.4 | 123 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.04 / 0.19 | 48 | 264.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.5 | 1.8 | 98 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palotine?
Now 13.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 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 Palotine today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Palotine?
Local time is 08:22. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Palotine?
Palotine is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palotine?
DEM 1,617 m.
Where is Palotine located?
It is at -4.31026, -79.43489 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palotine in?
It is in Ecuador.