Location & Surroundings
Potrerillos is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 2,685 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loja, 9 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 435 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 17 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° 4' 19" S, 79° 13' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 2685 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:19
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potrerillos
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potrerillos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
1.00 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 | 14.7 | 0.4 | 33 | 89 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 1.6 | 81 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 1.8 | 83 | 88 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 6 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.6 | 87 | 37 | 1,012.1 | 0.44 / 0.51 | 22 | 756.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 1.2 | 70 | 84 | 1,015.6 | 0.49 / 1.00 | 2 | 435.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 1.8 | 86 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 1.7 | 87 | 82 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 4.9 | 89 | 33 | 1,012.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 799.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.2 | 1.5 | 78 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.74 / 0.78 | 80 | 346.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 1.1 | 71 | 89 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 1.5 | 81 | 81 | 1,017.1 | 0.28 / 0.47 | 72 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 2.0 | 101 | 89 | 1,017.4 | 1.56 / 2.04 | 90 | 240.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.3 | 1.9 | 79 | 91 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 10 | 274.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potrerillos?
Now 14.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potrerillos today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Potrerillos?
Local time is 06:19. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potrerillos?
Potrerillos is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potrerillos?
DEM 2,685 m.
Where is Potrerillos located?
It is at -4.07206, -79.22676 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potrerillos in?
It is in Ecuador.