Location & Surroundings
Tarifa is a settlement in Guayas, Ecuador, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Samborondon, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is about 240 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 58' 44" S, 79° 45' 16" W
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,740 p/km²
- Built-up 25.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:27
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Nearby
Weather in Tarifa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tarifa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 136 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 24.0 | 2.0 | 352 | 98 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 117 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 11.90 / 11.90 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 235 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 100 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 318 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 120.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.2 | 235 | 90 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 166 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 1.5 | 302 | 62 | 1,009.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 99 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.6 | 204 | 88 | 1,009.4 | 6.23 / 6.37 | 46 | 263.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.8 | 1.3 | 274 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 3.96 / 10.34 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 359 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 2.50 | 96 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 1.4 | 331 | 69 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 508.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 228 | 88 | 1,009.2 | 8.95 / 9.08 | 64 | 300.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.1 | 1.1 | 108 | 95 | 1,010.5 | 6.49 / 15.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tarifa?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 136 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 Tarifa today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Tarifa?
Local time is 10:27. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Tarifa?
Tarifa is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Tarifa?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Tarifa located?
It is at -1.97887, -79.75455 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tarifa in?
It is in Ecuador.