Loja, Ecuador
Paltal
Paltal is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 881 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time21:02
4.39° S, 79.80° WElevation 881 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Paltal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 18:1112 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:47Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month20°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthFebruary
288 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Weather in Paltal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 92%
Today25 Oct29°23°16.1 mm
Mon26 Oct27°21°33.8 mm
Tue27 Oct25°22°14.3 mm
Wed28 Oct25°22°26 mm
Thu29 Oct26°21°13.3 mm
Fri30 Oct27°20°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°21°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov25°22°13.8 mm
Mon2 Nov23°21°15.8 mm
Tue3 Nov24°21°21 mm
When to go to Paltal
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 | 42 | 38 | 38 | 42 | 53 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 64 | 51 | 51 | 46 |
| High | 28° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 144 | 288 | 362 | 226 | 75 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 37 | 43 | 99 |
| Wet days | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Paltal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Paltal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Paltal
Earthquakes around Paltal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195090magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 131 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 103 km
6.2Sullana 8 km →2021 · 108 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 84 km
Towns and villages around Paltal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Piedras Blancas1.4 kmHacienda Achiral1.5 kmToscón1.8 kmSuquinda2.2 kmSimoras2.2 kmEl Pindo2.5 kmSabiango2.6 kmYaramine2.8 kmLamballe2.8 kmLa Cruz del Panadero3 kmLa Capilla3.8 kmHacienda El Huásimo3.8 kmPitayo3.9 kmMatalanga4.1 kmBortundo4.5 kmCasa Vieja4.5 kmSenegal4.5 kmPaltos4.8 kmTambo Negro5 kmJorupe5.1 kmLa Victoria5.2 kmTumbinuma5.4 kmLa Loma5.5 kmArdillas5.8 kmAlmendro Norte5.8 kmSan Juan Pamba5.9 kmAlmendro Paltos6.1 kmCruz del Huerto6.4 kmLimas6.9 kmAchima Chico7.1 kmCatispamba7.2 kmAngashcola7.2 kmHacienda Gigales7.3 kmLa Naranja7.4 kmNangara7.6 kmAchima7.6 kmCurichanga Algodonal7.7 kmHueco Hondo7.7 kmVeguemaza7.7 kmEl Togte7.9 kmHacienda Limón8 kmChirimoyo8.6 kmEl Coco8.7 kmFaique8.8 kmYuras8.9 kmCondolanga8.9 kmLa Bocana9 kmPalacras9.2 kmSanto Cristo9.2 kmSimoras9.3 kmNumbilungo9.4 kmHacienda Senegal9.4 kmCurichanga El Corral9.4 kmBocacaza9.6 kmLos Naranjos9.9 kmTabacal10 kmAlubushco11 kmGuarapo11 kmEl Limón11 kmPapayal11 kmEl Carmen11 kmHacienda Carrizal11 kmShunto12 kmPunchanda12 kmChuqui13 kmLucarane13 kmTajapanga13 kmMataderos14 kmEl Cardo14 kmInda14 kmGuachapeli14 kmLos Saucos14 kmGuallanamá14 kmCatapo14 kmMandalá15 km
Places near Paltal
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Paltal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paltal.
What is the hottest month in Paltal?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Paltal?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paltal?
February is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.