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Chantaco

Chantaco is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 2,474 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time19:00
3.88° S, 79.33° WElevation 2,474 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Chantacoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Chantaco at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in September

Coolest month13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

210 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

37 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 44 km

Weather in Chantaco

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°16°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct24°14°8.2 mm
Sun25 Oct23°12°13.4 mm
Mon26 Oct23°13°8 mm
Tue27 Oct20°14°20.1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°14°7.4 mm
Thu29 Oct18°14°11.7 mm
Fri30 Oct19°14°21.5 mm
Sat31 Oct23°14°14.2 mm
Sun1 Nov20°14°25.9 mm

When to go to Chantaco

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525049525862677469565454
High19°19°19°19°19°19°19°20°21°20°20°19°
Low13°13°13°13°12°12°11°12°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)12215821015080544637508186111
Wet days172020191715131010151617

What's on in Chantaco

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

Monuments and museums in Chantaco

All monuments

Nature around Chantaco

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 Chantaco

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chantaco

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 150 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 149 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 135 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Chantaco

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

Places near Chantaco

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chantaco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chantaco.
What is the hottest month in Chantaco?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Chantaco?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chantaco?
March is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.