Pichincha, Ecuador
Alfaro
Alfaro is a locality in Pichincha, Ecuador, 2,795 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time09:14
0.23° S, 78.52° WElevation 2,795 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal codes170401, 170405October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month176mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Alfaro at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0212 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:50Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
273 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
39 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Alfaro
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 5 km/h · humidity 57%
Today24 Oct19°12°13.4 mm
Sun25 Oct17°13°21.7 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°10.1 mm
Tue27 Oct21°12°6.4 mm
Wed28 Oct21°11°16.6 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°25.9 mm
Fri30 Oct15°11°38.1 mm
Sat31 Oct18°12°15.6 mm
Sun1 Nov14°12°24 mm
Mon2 Nov15°12°45.9 mm
When to go to Alfaro
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 44 | 44 | 41 | 43 | 47 | 52 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 48 | 44 | 45 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 180 | 211 | 273 | 271 | 184 | 89 | 39 | 46 | 125 | 176 | 181 | 186 |
| Wet days | 21 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
What's on in Alfaro
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Alfaro
Nature around Alfaro
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Alfaro
Earthquakes around Alfaro
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195048magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record74within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 88 km
6.9Quininde 25 km ↖2016 · 147 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 71 km
6.4Tena 26 km ←1987 · 98 km
Towns and villages around Alfaro
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Panecillo Mirador0.4 kmQuito1 kmHacienda San Antonio1.9 kmHacienda Chiriacu1.9 kmHacienda Calzado1.9 kmLibertad2.2 kmEl Paraíso2.4 kmHacienda Pintado2.6 kmBalcón Quiteño2.7 kmLas Orquídeas3.2 kmLa Comuna3.7 kmHacienda Villaflores3.7 kmHacienda San Juanito3.7 kmHacienda María3.7 kmHacienda San Bartolo3.7 kmHacienda Clemencia3.7 kmMonjas3.8 kmCooperativa Ocho de Marzo4.1 kmHacienda San Francisco4.1 kmHacienda Mena4.1 kmHacienda El Colegio4.1 kmHacienda Verdecruz4.1 kmHacienda Solanda4.1 kmHacienda Argelia4.1 kmEl Porvenir4.1 kmHacienda Lonta4.1 kmHacienda Cornejo de Ish4.1 kmHacienda San Miguel4.2 kmHacienda San Francisco4.5 kmHacienda Santo Domingo4.8 kmSalvador Celi4.8 kmBelisario Quevedo4.9 kmHacienda San Ignacio5.2 kmHacienda Santa Bárbara5.2 kmHacienda El Pugro5.2 kmHacienda Chaupi5.6 kmSanto Domingo de Conocoto5.6 kmLa Luz Alta5.7 kmHacienda Santa Ana5.9 kmHacienda Montúfar5.9 kmHacienda La Pradera5.9 kmHacienda La Posta5.9 kmHacienda Inés5.9 kmHacienda Carrión5.9 kmHacienda San José de Olaes5.9 kmHacienda Miravalle5.9 kmChanchas5.9 kmGuápulo5.9 kmVillalinda6 kmChillogallo6.4 kmHacienda Rumipamba6.5 kmHacienda Salazar6.7 kmHacienda La Cuadra6.7 kmHacienda Carmen6.7 kmHacienda Tilimbuela6.7 kmHacienda San Francisco Olaes6.7 kmHacienda Cornejo6.7 kmHacienda Bellavista6.9 kmCiudadela Hospitalaria7 kmHacienda Carolina7.2 kmHacienda Marquesa7.4 kmOntaneda Alta7.4 kmLumbisí7.6 kmSan Juan de La Armenia7.6 kmHacienda Caicedo7.6 kmHacienda San Rafael7.6 kmHacienda Hospitalillo7.6 kmHacienda Arcadia7.6 kmHacienda Pisingachi7.6 kmHacienda Batán Grande7.7 kmLloa7.7 kmGuangopolo7.7 kmPogio Pungo7.7 kmHacienda Zaldumbide7.9 kmHacienda Santa Rosa7.9 kmHacienda Santa Ana7.9 kmCotoloma7.9 kmHacienda Auquigrande8 kmConocoto8.1 kmHacienda Ortega8.3 km
Postal codes
170401170405
Places near Alfaro
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Alfaro?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alfaro.
What is the hottest month in Alfaro?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Alfaro?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alfaro?
March is the wettest month with about 273 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
What is the postal code of Alfaro?
Alfaro has 2 postal codes: 170401, 170405.