Location & Surroundings
Principal is a settlement in Azuay, Ecuador, at 2,619 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gualaceo, 15 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 310 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 30 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
3° 1' 25" S, 78° 45' 13" W
- Elevation DEM: 2619 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 437 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:42
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Principal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Principal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 350 W/m2.
Temperature
9.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 9.8 | 0.7 | 82 | 97 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.3 | 2.0 | 121 | 82 | 1,016.7 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 53 | 199.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.0 | 0.9 | 105 | 98 | 1,018.2 | 0.20 / 1.83 | 36 | 350.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.1 | 0.4 | 135 | 96 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.4 | 0.8 | 84 | 92 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 2.8 | 108 | 69 | 1,015.5 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 54 | 601.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 1.0 | 113 | 96 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 23 | 355.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.3 | 0.2 | 34 | 96 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.8 | 0.4 | 62 | 89 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 2.7 | 109 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 3.27 / 3.27 | 100 | 650.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 0.2 | 122 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 3.06 | 99 | 263.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.4 | 0.5 | 279 | 98 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.6 | 0.3 | 45 | 93 | 1,018.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 94 | 16.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Principal?
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 13.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 350 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 Principal today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Principal?
Local time is 18:42. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Principal?
Principal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Principal?
DEM 2,619 m.
Where is Principal located?
It is at -3.02369, -78.75366 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Principal in?
It is in Ecuador.