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Quito

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Location & Surroundings

Quito is a second-order administrative division in Pichincha, Ecuador, at 2,874 m elevation. The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 17 km away.

Also known as: Cantón Quito · Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Overview

Quito Metro is canton of Pichincha province, Ecuador — ES distrito metropolitano en la Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador.

It is located in Pichincha Province, Ecuador.

Established in 1534-12-06.

The population is about 2,679,722 (2022).

It covers about 4,201 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,839 metre.

Also known as: Cantón Quito, Quito, Metropolitan District of Quito

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Coat of arms Coat of Arms of Quito.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Pichincha Province
  • Area 4,201 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    0° 9' 10" S, 78° 30' 11" W
  • Elevation DEM: 2874 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 13,907 p/km²
  • Built-up 22.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Alternate Names

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Cantón Quito
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Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Weather in Quito

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

Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.

Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
2.44 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 15.3 1.0 63 72 1,013.3 - / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
6h 11.8 1.6 125 72 1,016.6 0.12 / 0.12 47 0.0 n/a
12h 10.9 2.2 128 63 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 13 10.4 n/a
18h 21.5 2.2 19 39 1,009.4 0.13 / 0.13 82 760.3 n/a
Tomorrow 14.7 1.2 42 72 1,013.6 2.31 / 2.44 25 227.5 n/a
30h 11.4 1.6 140 72 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.08 98 0.0 n/a
36h 11.7 1.7 127 70 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 96 10.0 n/a
42h 18.9 2.9 40 47 1,011.0 0.31 / 0.31 93 510.3 n/a
Tuesday 14.6 0.8 31 72 1,013.2 1.13 / 1.44 79 208.0 n/a
54h 12.8 0.7 69 74 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.21 100 0.0 n/a
60h 12.0 1.7 131 71 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.06 100 6.3 n/a
66h 20.0 2.9 333 48 1,010.0 0.30 / 0.36 96 633.3 n/a
Wednesday 14.5 1.1 71 79 1,014.1 2.30 / 2.66 61 193.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Quito?
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Quito today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Quito?
Local time is 06:15. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Quito?
Quito is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Quito?
DEM 2,874 m.
Where is Quito located?
It is at -0.15281, -78.50311 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Quito in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-10-11
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