Location & Surroundings
Panecillo Astronomic is a viewpoint in Pichincha, Ecuador, at 3,001 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Quito, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Panecillo
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 13' 45" S, 78° 31' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 3001 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,645 p/km²
- Built-up 22.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Panecillo Astronomic
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Panecillo Astronomic, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 22.0 | 2.5 | 49 | 36 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 1.6 | 80 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 2.18 / 2.18 | 84 | 182.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.1 | 1.7 | 130 | 70 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 1.9 | 124 | 65 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 14 | 10.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.4 | 69 | 39 | 1,009.5 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 92 | 686.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 1.8 | 65 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 1.27 / 1.44 | 19 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 1.6 | 131 | 69 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.9 | 1.3 | 120 | 69 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 8.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.7 | 1.8 | 68 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.34 / 0.36 | 96 | 426.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 1.6 | 70 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.75 / 1.11 | 57 | 200.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.7 | 1.5 | 124 | 71 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.0 | 1.5 | 113 | 69 | 1,017.1 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 1.8 | 10 | 41 | 1,010.0 | 0.22 / 0.27 | 97 | 588.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Panecillo Astronomic?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Panecillo Astronomic today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Panecillo Astronomic?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Panecillo Astronomic?
Panecillo Astronomic is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Panecillo Astronomic?
DEM 3,001 m.
Where is Panecillo Astronomic located?
It is at -0.22906, -78.51826 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Panecillo Astronomic in?
It is in Ecuador.