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Masaca

Masaca is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 2,214 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 timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time16:10
3.90° S, 79.22° WElevation 2,214 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Masacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Masaca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in September

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

212 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

46 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 36 km

Weather in Masaca

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°17°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct24°15°8.2 mm
Sun25 Oct24°13°13.4 mm
Mon26 Oct24°14°8 mm
Tue27 Oct21°15°20.1 mm
Wed28 Oct21°15°7.4 mm
Thu29 Oct18°15°11.7 mm
Fri30 Oct20°15°21.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°15°14.2 mm
Sun1 Nov21°15°25.9 mm

When to go to Masaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545150535861657369575555
High20°20°20°20°20°20°19°20°21°21°21°20°
Low14°14°14°14°13°13°12°12°13°13°13°13°
Rain (mm)10914721214687675646568587106
Wet days172020191715131010151617

What's on in Masaca

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

Monuments and museums in Masaca

All monuments

Nature around Masaca

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 Masaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Masaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 142 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 3 km
5.9Girón 33 km ↓1999 · 50 km
5.9Catamayo 7 km ↙1983 · 25 km

Towns and villages around Masaca

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

Places near Masaca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Masaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masaca.
What is the hottest month in Masaca?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Masaca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masaca?
March is the wettest month with about 212 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.