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Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Rumicruz

Rumicruz is a locality in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, 3,361 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now13°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time17:27
1.72° S, 78.75° WElevation 3,361 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Rumicruzweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeAug–Oct

Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rumicruz at a glance

Best time to visitAug–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in September

Coolest month3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

160 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

68 mm of rain

Weather in Rumicruz

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct17°8°2.5 mm
Tue27 Oct18°7°4 mm
Wed28 Oct17°7°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct16°7°25.8 mm
Fri30 Oct16°7°20.5 mm
Sat31 Oct15°8°18.3 mm
Sun1 Nov15°7°17.7 mm
Mon2 Nov12°8°18.3 mm
Tue3 Nov13°8°9.2 mm
Wed4 Nov15°7°3.8 mm

When to go to Rumicruz

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score343228293132344242373435
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°15°15°15°14°14°
Low5°5°5°5°5°4°3°3°4°5°5°5°
Rain (mm)88127160168121102756869858691
Wet days232225242321221918242324

What's on in Rumicruz

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 Rumicruz

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rumicruz

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 121 km
6.7Palora 37 km →1971 · 124 km
6.6Macas 57 km →1963 · 136 km
6.5Puyo 59 km →1965 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Rumicruz

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

Places near Rumicruz

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rumicruz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rumicruz.
What is the hottest month in Rumicruz?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Rumicruz?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rumicruz?
March is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.