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Escaleras

Escaleras is a locality in Azuay, Ecuador, 2,859 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time11:11
3.52° S, 79.18° WElevation 2,859 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Escalerasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month79mm
Best timeAug–Oct

Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Escaleras at a glance

Best time to visitAug–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in September

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

178 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

42 mm of rain

Weather in Escaleras

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°10°1.3 mm
Fri23 Oct20°14°5.8 mm
Sat24 Oct20°10°12.3 mm
Sun25 Oct20°10°7 mm
Mon26 Oct21°10°8.4 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°11°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°12°12.7 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°23.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°6.4 mm

When to go to Escaleras

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494745495252556870575452
High17°17°17°17°17°16°16°17°18°18°18°17°
Low10°10°9°10°9°8°8°8°9°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)9411617812781584942587991104
Wet days172020191715131010151617

What's on in Escaleras

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Escaleras

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Escaleras

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 110 km
6.2Tixan 11 km ↓2018 · 147 km
6.2Logroño 78 km ↘1958 · 148 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 119 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Escaleras?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Escaleras.
What is the hottest month in Escaleras?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Escaleras?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Escaleras?
March is the wettest month with about 178 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.