Loja, Ecuador
Patuco
Patuco is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 944 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:11
4.16° S, 80.03° WElevation 944 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Patuco at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:1212 h 14 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:49Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in August
Coolest month19°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthFebruary
265 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
6 mm of rain
Weather in Patuco
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 99%
Today27 Oct27°21°20.1 mm
Wed28 Oct26°21°49.9 mm
Thu29 Oct25°20°5.7 mm
Fri30 Oct24°20°11.4 mm
Sat31 Oct25°20°6.6 mm
Sun1 Nov27°20°8.5 mm
Mon2 Nov25°20°2.9 mm
Tue3 Nov24°20°5.1 mm
Wed4 Nov26°19°5.6 mm
Thu5 Nov25°20°3.6 mm
When to go to Patuco
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 | 56 | 48 | 47 | 57 | 74 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 80 | 72 | 68 | 62 |
| High | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 138 | 265 | 335 | 195 | 59 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 73 |
| Wet days | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
What's on in Patuco
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 Patuco
Earthquakes around Patuco
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950106magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 96 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 71 km
6.3Zorritos 56 km ↖2005 · 144 km
6.3Máncora 15 km ↙1952 · 123 km
Towns and villages around Patuco
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Guayunimi0.9 kmZapallal1 kmLa Merced1.4 kmPindoguayco1.9 kmEl Faique2 kmTishangara2.6 kmCanguraca2.9 kmCruzpamba3.1 kmArtones3.2 kmRoncador3.2 kmNaranjapamba3.6 kmEl Carmen3.7 kmTeniente Maximiliano Rodríguez Loaysa3.8 kmLarama3.9 kmEl Guineo Grande4 kmChoraspamba4.1 kmEl Cajon4.1 kmPorotillo4.1 kmGuadúas4.5 kmCeibopamba4.5 kmEl Pindo4.6 kmYambila4.7 kmLas Pampas4.8 kmEl Naranjo5.1 kmPlatanillo5.1 kmHiguerones5.3 kmDominguillo5.3 kmYuripilaca5.3 kmSan Juan de Pózul5.4 kmCorral del Señor5.5 kmPiedra Redonda5.6 kmSauce5.6 kmPueblo Nuevo5.7 kmBalsas5.7 kmSaguayaco5.7 kmCochihuasi5.7 kmCampiche5.9 kmGuachimine6.3 kmCunchinimí6.3 kmShugsho6.5 kmJuripilaca6.5 kmSaca Grande6.6 kmGuangulo6.7 kmHuaja Lanchi6.8 kmPorotillo6.9 kmLas Huertas7.2 kmNaranjito7.2 kmCardopamba7.3 kmShucata7.4 kmEl Charán7.4 kmLa Luma7.7 kmTablarrumi7.9 kmMinas8.1 kmEl Guabo8.3 kmPalmales8.4 kmGuajalá8.6 kmSan Vicente8.6 kmGuango8.6 kmEl Muerto8.7 kmMuyu Muyu8.8 kmLa Sambumba8.8 kmPaltahuaycu8.9 kmCampiche9 kmColay9.1 kmCiénaga9.1 kmCola Cola9.3 kmEl Naranjo9.3 kmQuiara9.5 kmPotrerillos9.6 kmHiguerón9.6 kmPalmitas9.8 kmSan Blas9.8 kmLa Sangui9.9 kmSanta Martha11 kmQuilluzara11 kmGuahinsi11 kmCelica11 kmSalado11 kmHacienda Nueva11 kmSabanilla Grande11 km
Places near Patuco
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Patuco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Patuco.
What is the hottest month in Patuco?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Patuco?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Patuco?
February is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.