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Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Pucayacu

Pucayacu is a locality in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, 663 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now24°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time12:50
0.72° S, 79.12° WElevation 663 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Pucayacuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47October
October: high / low25° / 20°
Rain this month137mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Pucayacu at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in March

Coolest month19°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthApril

709 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

102 mm of rain

Weather in Pucayacu

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct25°22°29.5 mm
Mon26 Oct25°21°26.1 mm
Tue27 Oct25°21°42 mm
Wed28 Oct25°22°53.9 mm
Thu29 Oct24°22°20.1 mm
Fri30 Oct26°20°15.4 mm
Sat31 Oct25°21°6.2 mm
Sun1 Nov23°21°14 mm
Mon2 Nov23°23°69.8 mm
Tue3 Nov23°22°42.2 mm

When to go to Pucayacu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464544454951566153474747
High25°25°26°25°25°24°24°24°24°25°25°25°
Low20°21°21°21°21°20°19°19°19°20°20°20°
Rain (mm)544626685709400205134102148137157305
Wet days232426262317131012192122

What's on in Pucayacu

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 Pucayacu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pucayacu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Bahía de Caráquez 4 km →1998 · 142 km
7.0Tosagua 7 km ↑1956 · 122 km
6.9Quininde 25 km ↖2016 · 146 km
6.7Muisne 33 km ↘2016 · 147 km

Towns and villages around Pucayacu

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

Places near Pucayacu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pucayacu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pucayacu.
What is the hottest month in Pucayacu?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Pucayacu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pucayacu?
April is the wettest month with about 709 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.