Loja, Ecuador
Chaquircuña
Chaquircuña is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 1,665 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time21:01
3.89° S, 79.40° WElevation 1,665 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month73mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chaquircuña at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 18:0912 h 13 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:56Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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
168 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
33 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 48 km
Weather in Chaquircuña
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 98%
Today23 Oct28°18°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct27°16°12.4 mm
Sun25 Oct26°17°20.1 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°7.2 mm
Tue27 Oct23°18°13.8 mm
Wed28 Oct24°18°18.2 mm
Thu29 Oct23°17°20 mm
Fri30 Oct21°17°17.6 mm
Sat31 Oct24°17°12.7 mm
Sun1 Nov21°17°25.4 mm
When to go to Chaquircuña
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 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 56 | 65 | 77 | 84 | 88 | 82 | 66 | 63 | 60 |
| High | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 130 | 168 | 208 | 154 | 77 | 48 | 40 | 33 | 45 | 73 | 79 | 112 |
| Wet days | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
What's on in Chaquircuña
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chaquircuña
Nature around Chaquircuña
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chaquircuña
Earthquakes around Chaquircuña
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195052magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record33within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 142 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 141 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 133 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 143 km
Towns and villages around Chaquircuña
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Naranjillo1.5 kmLa Lleva2.2 kmMilluvo2.3 kmAgua del Milagro2.5 kmHuasir3 kmGuallas4.2 kmNazareth4.5 kmPutuchura4.5 kmLa Concha4.7 kmTesalia4.8 kmEl Cisne4.9 kmCalvario4.9 kmLa Betania5 kmGuallas Grande5.1 kmLa Ramada5.2 kmSaracapa5.6 kmYamahuata6 kmSanto Domingo6.3 kmEl Auxilio7.1 kmTasqui7.3 kmLa Nona7.3 kmSan Nicolás7.6 kmCelén7.7 kmNueva Fátima7.8 kmSan José de Quiña7.9 kmHuiñamano8 kmCañaro8 kmEl Lindero8 kmEl Carmelo8.1 kmLa Dolorosa8.1 kmProgreso8.2 kmChilpa8.3 kmChuquiribamba8.4 kmChantaco8.4 kmSan Antonio8.4 kmPiruro Chico8.6 kmMotupe8.6 kmCumbe8.7 kmEl Ari8.7 kmSayo8.8 kmCalucay8.9 kmCasachir8.9 kmSapul9 kmSimón Bolívar9 kmMalapano9 kmSan Joaquín9.2 kmHuallashapa9.2 kmSansigre9.6 kmPordel9.6 kmSan Vicente9.6 kmHuiñacapac Oriental9.7 kmGonzabal9.9 kmYuraspungo10 kmHuiñacapac10 kmPiedras Negras11 kmLagunas11 kmZañi11 kmLimón11 kmLa Balsa11 kmLluglla11 kmSanta Bárbara11 kmRomero11 kmQuiques12 kmMachay12 kmGuayanuma12 kmCochaloma12 kmBahín12 kmSan Francisco12 kmSiquer13 kmSúsares13 kmTaquil13 kmMiraflores13 kmCera13 kmPan de Poto13 kmSalvias13 kmSan Juan13 kmPaccha13 kmZenén Alto13 kmLa Florida14 kmGualel14 km
Places near Chaquircuña
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chaquircuña?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chaquircuña.
What is the hottest month in Chaquircuña?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Chaquircuña?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chaquircuña?
February is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.