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Macuca

Macuca is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 2,125 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time21:42
3.83° S, 79.25° WElevation 2,125 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Macucaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month91mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Macuca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in September

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

227 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

49 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 45 km

Weather in Macuca

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°12°3.5 mm
Sat24 Oct20°10°5.8 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°11.8 mm
Mon26 Oct20°11°4.7 mm
Tue27 Oct18°13°10.7 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°27.3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°12°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°36.7 mm
Sat31 Oct18°10°12.3 mm
Sun1 Nov18°12°12.3 mm

When to go to Macuca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535050525760657368565455
High19°18°19°19°19°18°18°19°20°20°19°19°
Low12°12°12°12°12°11°11°11°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)12015722715996716149629195118
Wet days172020191715131010151617

What's on in Macuca

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

Monuments and museums in Macuca

All monuments

Nature around Macuca

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 Macuca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macuca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 134 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 144 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 11 km
5.9Girón 33 km ↓1999 · 43 km

Towns and villages around Macuca

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

Places near Macuca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macuca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macuca.
What is the hottest month in Macuca?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Macuca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macuca?
March is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.