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Malapano

Malapano is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 2,737 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:40
3.82° S, 79.35° WElevation 2,737 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Malapanoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month90mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Malapano at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in September

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

237 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

45 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 50 km

Weather in Malapano

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct16°10°27.4 mm
Sat31 Oct16°9°30.4 mm
Sun1 Nov17°11°19.2 mm
Mon2 Nov17°10°10.4 mm
Tue3 Nov18°8°0.8 mm
Wed4 Nov18°8°3.1 mm
Thu5 Nov17°8°4.1 mm
Fri6 Nov18°10°
Sat7 Nov18°9°0.5 mm

When to go to Malapano

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424041455255607369534846
High16°16°16°17°17°17°17°18°18°18°17°17°
Low10°10°10°10°10°9°8°9°10°10°9°10°
Rain (mm)14418223717393635545609098130
Wet days172020191715131010151617

What's on in Malapano

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

Monuments and museums in Malapano

All monuments

Nature around Malapano

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 Malapano

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Malapano

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 145 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 147 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 128 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 138 km

Towns and villages around Malapano

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

Places near Malapano

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malapano?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malapano.
What is the hottest month in Malapano?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Malapano?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malapano?
March is the wettest month with about 237 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.