Pichincha, Ecuador
Carcelén
Carcelén is a locality in Pichincha, Ecuador, 2,733 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time18:45
0.09° S, 78.47° WElevation 2,733 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code170302October: high / low17° / 10°
Rain this month152mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Carcelén at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0212 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · 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 month19°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
209 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
31 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Carcelén
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 97%
Today23 Oct19°12°14.2 mm
Sat24 Oct19°12°14 mm
Sun25 Oct18°11°24.6 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°17.4 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°8.9 mm
Wed28 Oct18°11°10.2 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°16.2 mm
Fri30 Oct14°11°35.6 mm
Sat31 Oct16°12°37.6 mm
Sun1 Nov15°12°36.7 mm
When to go to Carcelén
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 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 49 | 54 | 58 | 60 | 56 | 48 | 44 | 45 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 129 | 156 | 209 | 225 | 155 | 73 | 31 | 35 | 108 | 152 | 158 | 150 |
| Wet days | 21 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
What's on in Carcelén
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Carcelén
Nature around Carcelén
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Carcelén
Earthquakes around Carcelén
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195050magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record73within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 77 km
6.9Quininde 25 km ↖2016 · 143 km
6.8Esmeraldas 31 km ↘1958 · 145 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 68 km
Towns and villages around Carcelén
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Santo Domingo de Carretas1.4 kmHacienda Villacís1.5 kmHacienda Quiñonez1.5 kmHacienda Santo Domingo1.5 kmPusuquí Chico Bajo2 kmHacienda Zaldumbide2 kmHacienda El Colegio2 kmJohn F. Kennedy2.2 kmHacienda Yunguilla2.3 kmHacienda Pusuquí Chico2.3 kmLas Tolas2.6 kmCooperativa Luz y Vida2.9 kmHacienda Tajamar3.2 kmHacienda Pusuquí Grande3.2 kmHacienda Uyachuli3.3 kmLa Florida3.5 kmHacienda San Antonio3.6 kmHacienda El Condado3.6 kmHacienda Concepción3.6 kmHacienda La Granja3.6 kmCiudadela Alegría3.9 kmPomasqui4.1 kmEl Carmen4.3 kmHacienda Santa Isabel4.4 kmHacienda San Rafael4.4 kmCooperativa Señor del Árbol4.5 kmSan José de Morán4.6 kmHacienda Victoria4.6 kmHacienda Bellavista4.6 kmHacienda Veintimilla4.7 kmHacienda San Rafael4.7 kmParque Alegre4.7 kmCalderón4.8 kmCooperativa Pisulí4.8 kmHacienda Cachuquí Moncayo5.1 kmSan Juan de Calderón5.2 kmHacienda Redín5.3 kmLlano Chico5.4 kmCotocollao5.4 kmSan Miguel de Amagasí5.6 kmHacienda Cachuquí Alarcón5.6 kmHacienda Chitahuayu5.6 kmMariana de Jesús6 kmHacienda Santa Lucía6 kmHacienda Singuna6.1 kmHacienda Santa Ana6.1 kmHacienda San Carlos6.1 kmHacienda La Posta6.1 kmHacienda San Agustín6.4 kmComité del Pueblo6.4 kmBellavista6.5 kmCooperativa Freire Mena6.5 kmHacienda Cachuquí Velasco6.6 kmLa Campiña del Inca6.6 kmSan Miguel del Común6.6 kmHacienda Rubianes6.6 kmCooperativa de Vivienda Servidores del I.E.S.S.6.7 kmBellas María6.8 kmHacienda Rayocucho6.8 kmSan José7 kmHacienda San Rafael7 kmHacienda San Isidro7 kmHacienda La Victoria7 kmHacienda Farsalia7 kmHacienda La Joya7.3 kmHacienda Monteserín7.4 kmSan Miguel de Zámbiza7.6 kmHacienda Osorio7.7 kmHacienda Santa Ana7.9 kmPlanada de San Francisco8.1 kmHacienda Santa Ana8.1 kmCarcelén Bajo8.2 kmYurac Alpaloma8.4 kmSan Juan Loma8.5 kmNayón8.7 kmHacienda Merizalde8.9 kmHacienda Mera8.9 kmOyacoto8.9 kmHacienda Miraflores9.2 kmSan Antonio de Pichincha9.2 km
Postal code
170302
Places near Carcelén
1.4 km
Santo Domingo de Carretas
Ecuador
1.5 km
Hacienda Villacís
Ecuador
1.5 km
Hacienda Quiñonez
Ecuador
1.5 km
Hacienda Santo Domingo
Ecuador
2 km
Pusuquí Chico Bajo
Ecuador
2 km
Hacienda Zaldumbide
Ecuador
2 km
Hacienda El Colegio
Ecuador
2.2 km
John F. Kennedy
Ecuador
2.3 km
Hacienda Yunguilla
Ecuador
2.3 km
Hacienda Pusuquí Chico
Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carcelén?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carcelén.
What is the hottest month in Carcelén?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Carcelén?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carcelén?
March is the wettest month with about 209 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carcelén?
The postal code of Carcelén is 170302.