Location & Surroundings
Rugcaj is a settlement in Azuay, Ecuador, at 3,086 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gualaceo, 18 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 315 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 32 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
3° 3' 0" S, 78° 45' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 3086 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
- Local time 06:33
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Rugcaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugcaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 13.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 458 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.63 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 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 92 | 98 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.7 | 1.0 | 82 | 95 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 2.6 | 109 | 80 | 1,016.7 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 87 | 457.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.4 | 1.6 | 112 | 98 | 1,018.0 | 0.62 / 1.84 | 81 | 185.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.9 | 1.5 | 86 | 98 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 1.1 | 94 | 97 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 88 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 3.0 | 104 | 64 | 1,015.3 | 0.99 / 1.24 | 42 | 705.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 1.1 | 101 | 99 | 1,018.2 | 2.03 / 3.26 | 53 | 339.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.9 | 0.9 | 101 | 98 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 1.5 | 96 | 97 | 1,019.3 | 0.07 / 0.40 | 98 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 1.3 | 90 | 89 | 1,016.8 | 1.04 / 1.44 | 83 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 1.3 | 106 | 98 | 1,017.3 | 1.51 / 2.95 | 99 | 259.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugcaj?
Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 13.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 458 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rugcaj today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Rugcaj?
Local time is 06:33. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rugcaj?
Rugcaj is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rugcaj?
DEM 3,086 m.
Where is Rugcaj located?
It is at -3.05000, -78.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugcaj in?
It is in Ecuador.