Location & Surroundings
Puchanda is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,332 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Macara, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Quito is about 470 km to the north. The nearest airport is J.M. Velasco Ibarra, 18 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° 14' 36" S, 79° 51' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 1332 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:17
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Puchanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puchanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 17.7 | 0.7 | 109 | 80 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 4.3 | 259 | 42 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 731.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.6 | 257 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 46 | 301.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.3 | 135 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 0.9 | 89 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 4.2 | 257 | 43 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 678.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 2.6 | 260 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 39 | 304.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 0.6 | 79 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.6 | 0.8 | 91 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 3.9 | 252 | 46 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 80 | 621.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 2.6 | 252 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.25 / 0.26 | 96 | 209.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 81 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 0.3 | 94 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 6.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puchanda?
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Puchanda today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Puchanda?
Local time is 14:17. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Puchanda?
Puchanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Puchanda?
DEM 1,332 m.
Where is Puchanda located?
It is at -4.24325, -79.85861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puchanda in?
It is in Ecuador.