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Tungurahua Province, Ecuador

Atocha

Atocha is a locality in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, 2,654 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeSep–Oct · Dec
Population–
Local time05:10
1.22° S, 78.60° WElevation 2,654 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Atochaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month71mm
Best timeSep–Oct · Dec

Best: Sep–Oct · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Atocha at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Oct · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in September

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

95 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

50 mm of rain

Weather in Atocha

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct20°12°6.9 mm
Sat24 Oct21°12°14.4 mm
Sun25 Oct19°13°18.1 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°11 mm
Tue27 Oct22°12°8.4 mm
Wed28 Oct22°11°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°15.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°12°21.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°12°32.2 mm

When to go to Atocha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515047474745455053525253
High18°18°18°18°17°17°17°17°18°18°18°18°
Low9°10°10°10°9°9°8°8°8°9°9°10°
Rain (mm)597495998178645052717670
Wet days232326252422221819242325

What's on in Atocha

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

Nature around Atocha

Nature in Ecuador

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Atocha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Atocha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Tena 64 km ↘2010 · 144 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 148 km
6.7Palora 37 km →1971 · 117 km
6.5Puyo 59 km →1965 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Atocha

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Atocha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Atocha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atocha.
What is the hottest month in Atocha?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Atocha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atocha?
March is the wettest month with about 95 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.