Pichincha, Ecuador
Chanchas
Chanchas is a locality in Pichincha, Ecuador, 2,766 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now20°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time10:10
0.28° S, 78.50° WElevation 2,766 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low17° / 10°
Rain this month146mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chanchas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0212 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:03Next 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
222 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
36 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Chanchas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 7 km/h · humidity 50%
Today23 Oct20°10°6.9 mm
Sat24 Oct20°11°10 mm
Sun25 Oct18°13°22.3 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°24.2 mm
Tue27 Oct20°12°16.3 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°21.5 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°21.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°43.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°29.4 mm
When to go to Chanchas
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 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 48 | 53 | 56 | 60 | 56 | 49 | 45 | 46 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 16° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 143 | 170 | 222 | 220 | 154 | 77 | 36 | 41 | 106 | 146 | 147 | 150 |
| Wet days | 21 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
What's on in Chanchas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chanchas
Nature around Chanchas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chanchas
Earthquakes around Chanchas
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 record75within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 90 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 69 km
6.4Tena 26 km ←1987 · 92 km
6.4Pimampiro 50 km ↘1987 · 101 km
Towns and villages around Chanchas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hacienda Miravalle0 kmLa Luz Alta0.7 kmHacienda Cornejo de Ish1.9 kmHacienda Pisingachi1.9 kmOntaneda Alta1.9 kmSanto Domingo de Conocoto2.6 kmHacienda San Bartolo2.6 kmHacienda Clemencia2.6 kmHacienda San Agustín2.6 kmHacienda La Granja2.6 kmHacienda La Delicia2.6 kmHacienda Santo Domingo2.8 kmConocoto2.9 kmCiudadela Hospitalaria3.2 kmHacienda San Francisco3.3 kmVillalinda3.7 kmHacienda Santa Ana3.7 kmHacienda Santa Ana3.7 kmHacienda Montúfar3.7 kmHacienda La Pradera3.7 kmHacienda La Posta3.7 kmHacienda Inés3.7 kmCooperativa Ocho de Marzo3.7 kmHacienda San Germán3.8 kmSalvador Celi4.1 kmHacienda Solanda4.1 kmHacienda San Francisco Olaes4.1 kmHacienda Cornejo4.1 kmHacienda Argelia4.1 kmEl Porvenir4.1 kmHacienda San Rafael4.1 kmHacienda Hospitalillo4.1 kmHacienda Arcadia4.1 kmHacienda Estela4.1 kmHacienda Lonta4.1 kmHacienda Chiriacu4.1 kmHacienda Calzado4.1 kmHacienda Pólit4.1 kmDeán Alto4.1 kmSan Juan de La Armenia4.3 kmHacienda San Miguel4.4 kmHacienda Tena Grande5.2 kmHacienda San José de Olaes5.2 kmHacienda Pintado5.2 kmHacienda El Conde5.2 kmHacienda El Beaterio5.2 kmHacienda Miranda5.3 kmDeán Bajo5.4 kmHacienda Salazar5.6 kmHacienda La Cuadra5.6 kmHacienda Carmen5.6 kmHacienda San Antonio5.6 kmRumiloma5.6 kmPlaya Chica5.6 kmHacienda Santa Isabel5.7 kmHacienda Siria5.9 kmHacienda Santa Bárbara5.9 kmHacienda El Pugro5.9 kmHacienda Ortega5.9 kmHacienda La Bretaña5.9 kmHacienda Ibarra5.9 kmHacienda Balvina5.9 kmHacienda El Troje5.9 kmHacienda Villaflores5.9 kmHacienda San Juanito5.9 kmHacienda María5.9 kmAlfaro5.9 kmHacienda San Francisco5.9 kmGuangopolo6 kmPanecillo Mirador6 kmMonjas6.1 kmChillogallo6.3 kmQuito6.6 kmLas Orquídeas6.6 kmHacienda Mena6.7 kmHacienda El Colegio6.7 kmHacienda Turubamba Bajo6.7 kmHacienda Correa6.7 kmHacienda La Isla6.7 kmLa Comuna6.7 km
Places near Chanchas
0 km
Hacienda Miravalle
Ecuador
0.7 km
La Luz Alta
Ecuador
1.9 km
Hacienda Cornejo de Ish
Ecuador
1.9 km
Hacienda Pisingachi
Ecuador
1.9 km
Ontaneda Alta
Ecuador
2.6 km
Santo Domingo de Conocoto
Ecuador
2.6 km
Hacienda San Bartolo
Ecuador
2.6 km
Hacienda Clemencia
Ecuador
2.6 km
Hacienda San Agustín
Ecuador
2.6 km
Hacienda La Granja
Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chanchas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chanchas.
What is the hottest month in Chanchas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Chanchas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chanchas?
March is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.