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Loja, Ecuador

Chaquicuña

Chaquicuña is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 1,711 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time02:23
3.92° S, 79.42° WElevation 1,711 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Chaquicuñaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Chaquicuña at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in September

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

171 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

31 mm of rain

Weather in Chaquicuña

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct25°16°18.6 mm
Sat31 Oct25°16°41.8 mm
Sun1 Nov25°17°15.4 mm
Mon2 Nov24°17°21.9 mm
Tue3 Nov24°15°7.6 mm
Wed4 Nov22°15°7.5 mm
Thu5 Nov22°17°8.6 mm
Fri6 Nov25°16°1.9 mm
Sat7 Nov28°16°2.2 mm

When to go to Chaquicuña

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555353576577848882666360
High22°22°23°23°23°23°24°25°25°24°23°23°
Low16°16°16°16°16°15°15°15°16°16°15°15°
Rain (mm)12917120915575463831437278111
Wet days14191916139756111112

What's on in Chaquicuña

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

Monuments and museums in Chaquicuña

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Chaquicuña

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chaquicuña

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 141 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 139 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 135 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Chaquicuña

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

Places near Chaquicuña

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chaquicuña?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chaquicuña.
What is the hottest month in Chaquicuña?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Chaquicuña?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chaquicuña?
February is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.