Location & Surroundings
Purucato is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,524 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Catamayo, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Quito is about 435 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 12 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° 5' 0" S, 79° 18' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 1524 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:18
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Purucato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Purucato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.9 | 3.8 | 89 | 39 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 2.2 | 80 | 83 | 1,016.2 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 64 | 391.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 2.6 | 85 | 91 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 2.6 | 85 | 80 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 4.0 | 82 | 29 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 737.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.5 | 75 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 99 | 464.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 2.0 | 85 | 93 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 1.9 | 90 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 9.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.6 | 2.5 | 71 | 30 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 759.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 0.8 | 72 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 2.62 / 2.62 | 30 | 316.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 1.6 | 83 | 93 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 1.7 | 91 | 84 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 4 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 2.4 | 92 | 39 | 1,011.3 | 0.15 / 0.19 | 48 | 709.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Purucato?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 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 Purucato today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Purucato?
Local time is 20:18. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Purucato?
Purucato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Purucato?
DEM 1,524 m.
Where is Purucato located?
It is at -4.08333, -79.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Purucato in?
It is in Ecuador.