Location & Surroundings

Quebrada Contadero is an intermittent stream in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, at 3,382 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Machachi, 21 km to the north. The national capital Quito is 52 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cotopaxi International Airport, 25 km away.

Overview

Quebrada Contadero is stream in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador.

It is located in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador.

Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Cotopaxi Province
  • Type intermittent stream (STMI)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    0° 42' 0" S, 78° 32' 0" W
  • Elevation DEM: 3382 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

Sun & Local Time

Other intermittent streams nearby

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Weather in Quebrada Contadero

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Quebrada Contadero, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 9.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 220 W/m2.

Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 6.6 1.6 111 85 1,018.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 6.9 1.9 111 80 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 7.5 n/a
12h 9.0 1.8 69 81 1,018.0 2.28 / 2.28 100 219.8 n/a
18h 8.0 0.9 113 85 1,018.2 0.00 / 1.88 100 106.8 n/a
Tomorrow 6.6 1.9 107 86 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.01 95 0.0 n/a
30h 6.7 2.5 112 85 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 92 5.7 n/a
36h 15.1 2.0 99 53 1,013.4 0.55 / 0.55 99 696.8 n/a
42h 9.4 0.7 129 83 1,017.1 1.73 / 2.28 98 167.5 n/a
Saturday 6.1 1.5 92 91 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.30 67 0.0 n/a
54h 7.5 2.1 134 84 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.03 100 11.4 n/a
60h 9.7 1.5 100 81 1,018.0 1.24 / 1.26 97 329.2 n/a
66h 7.9 1.7 112 87 1,019.1 0.86 / 2.12 100 149.5 n/a
Sunday 7.4 1.3 150 89 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.31 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Quebrada Contadero?
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 9.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 220 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 Quebrada Contadero today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Quebrada Contadero?
Local time is 06:55. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Quebrada Contadero?
Quebrada Contadero is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Quebrada Contadero?
DEM 3,382 m.
Where is Quebrada Contadero located?
It is at -0.70000, -78.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Quebrada Contadero in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Sources

Last updated 1993-12-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3658857

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