Location & Surroundings
Puritaca is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,338 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Macara, 19 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° 15' 16" S, 79° 50' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 1338 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 84 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:22
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Puritaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puritaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 17.5 | 0.9 | 103 | 78 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 4.5 | 260 | 41 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 739.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 257 | 70 | 1,010.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 41 | 301.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 0.4 | 120 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 1.1 | 88 | 77 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 4.3 | 258 | 42 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 670.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.5 | 261 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 33 | 287.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 82 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.6 | 0.9 | 90 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 3.9 | 253 | 46 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 604.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.6 | 252 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 96 | 197.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 1.0 | 83 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.8 | 0.5 | 92 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 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 Puritaca?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Puritaca today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Puritaca?
Local time is 16:22. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Puritaca?
Puritaca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Puritaca?
DEM 1,338 m.
Where is Puritaca located?
It is at -4.25447, -79.83368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puritaca in?
It is in Ecuador.