Location & Surroundings
Achiote is a settlement in Cundinamarca, Colombia, at 1,158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yacopi, 5 km to the south. The national capital Bogota is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Captain German Olano Moreno Air Base, 34 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
5° 30' 19" N, 74° 21' 18" W
- Elevation DEM: 1158 m
- Timezone America/Bogota
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (COP)
- Phone Prefix +57
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:40
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Achiote
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achiote, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 22.4 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 181 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 22.4 | 0.9 | 240 | 90 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 76 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 7.28 / 7.28 | 100 | 181.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 164 | 100 | 1,013.3 | 0.37 / 7.65 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 138 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 99 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.3 | 207 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 91 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 118 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.68 / 0.72 | 54 | 250.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.9 | 156 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.6 | 154 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 21.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.5 | 1.6 | 303 | 51 | 1,008.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 71 | 749.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 117 | 95 | 1,010.4 | 7.17 / 7.24 | 98 | 269.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 114 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 23.21 / 30.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 153 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 4.29 | 92 | 15.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.0 | 1.3 | 313 | 70 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 3.58 | 45 | 724.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achiote?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 22.4 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 181 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 Achiote today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Achiote?
Local time is 22:40. Time zone: America/Bogota (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Achiote?
Achiote is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achiote?
DEM 1,158 m.
Where is Achiote located?
It is at 5.50523, -74.35487 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achiote in?
It is in Colombia.