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Tungurahua Province, Ecuador

Platopamba

Platopamba is a locality in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, 2,867 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 timeSep · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time18:03
1.27° S, 78.48° WElevation 2,867 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Platopambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month120mm
Best timeSep · Nov–Dec

Best: Sep · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Platopamba at a glance

Best time to visitSep · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in November

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

143 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

104 mm of rain

Weather in Platopamba

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct18°12°12.7 mm
Sun25 Oct16°11°16 mm
Mon26 Oct20°11°7.9 mm
Tue27 Oct19°10°9.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°10°18.7 mm
Thu29 Oct18°11°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct15°10°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct17°10°10.8 mm
Sun1 Nov15°10°17.1 mm
Mon2 Nov15°11°18.2 mm

When to go to Platopamba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424140403936354043424343
High16°16°16°16°15°15°14°15°15°16°16°16°
Low8°8°8°8°8°7°6°6°7°7°8°8°
Rain (mm)104121143161154171146125111120119125
Wet days232326252422221819242325

What's on in Platopamba

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 Platopamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Platopamba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Tena 64 km ↘2010 · 131 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 137 km
6.7Palora 37 km →1971 · 103 km
6.6Macas 57 km →1963 · 140 km

Towns and villages around Platopamba

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

Places near Platopamba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Platopamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Platopamba.
What is the hottest month in Platopamba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Platopamba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Platopamba?
March is the wettest month with about 143 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.