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Loja, Ecuador

Arcos

Arcos is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 3,377 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time11:02
3.55° S, 79.48° WElevation 3,377 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Arcosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Arcos at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in September

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

256 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

56 mm of rain

Weather in Arcos

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°7°3.8 mm
Fri23 Oct12°7°26.1 mm
Sat24 Oct12°6°22.6 mm
Sun25 Oct11°6°44.1 mm
Mon26 Oct12°5°44.4 mm
Tue27 Oct9°5°24.1 mm
Wed28 Oct9°6°27.9 mm
Thu29 Oct8°5°37.6 mm
Fri30 Oct8°5°31.3 mm
Sat31 Oct9°5°30.8 mm

When to go to Arcos

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score212019243344526153363127
High12°12°12°13°13°12°12°13°13°13°12°12°
Low5°5°5°5°5°4°3°3°4°4°4°4°
Rain (mm)200256313228112705656738193149
Wet days14191916139756111112

What's on in Arcos

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Arcos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arcos

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 128 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 142 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 95 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 105 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arcos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arcos.
What is the hottest month in Arcos?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Arcos?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arcos?
February is the wettest month with about 256 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.