Location & Surroundings
Yanacaca is a peak in El Oro, Ecuador, at 2,296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pinas, 25 km to the south. The national capital Quito is about 380 km to the north. The nearest airport is Santa Rosa Regional Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Yanacaca is mountain in Ecuador.
It is located in El Oro Province, Ecuador.
Basic Data
- Country Ecuador
- Located in El Oro Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 28' 0" S, 79° 37' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 2296 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:09
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Nearby
Weather in Yanacaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yanacaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.31 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 | 17.3 | 1.0 | 91 | 87 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 298 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 4.06 / 4.06 | 88 | 605.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 0.2 | 351 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 2.27 / 6.33 | 76 | 201.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 0.5 | 80 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 0.8 | 94 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 63 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 2.2 | 292 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 2.60 / 2.90 | 91 | 596.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 292 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 2.11 / 5.02 | 84 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 0.2 | 244 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.7 | 0.5 | 67 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 57 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.4 | 285 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 1.33 / 2.44 | 70 | 519.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 270 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 2.42 / 4.86 | 92 | 264.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 0.8 | 308 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.60 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 0.4 | 352 | 94 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 2.59 | 96 | 3.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yanacaca?
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Yanacaca today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Yanacaca?
Local time is 14:09. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Yanacaca?
Yanacaca is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Yanacaca?
DEM 2,296 m.
Where is Yanacaca located?
It is at -3.46667, -79.61667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yanacaca in?
It is in Ecuador.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry