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Tungurahua Province, Ecuador

Salasaca

Salasaca is a locality in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, 2,724 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time02:13
1.32° S, 78.57° WElevation 2,724 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Salasacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeOct–Dec

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

Salasaca at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in October

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

108 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

69 mm of rain

Weather in Salasaca

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 99%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct20°11°15.5 mm
Tue27 Oct22°10°8.2 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°9.7 mm
Thu29 Oct16°11°21 mm
Fri30 Oct19°11°12.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°9.4 mm
Sun1 Nov17°11°16.1 mm
Mon2 Nov17°12°30.8 mm
Tue3 Nov15°12°24.2 mm

When to go to Salasaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454443424138374345464747
High17°17°17°17°17°16°16°16°17°17°17°17°
Low9°9°9°9°9°8°7°7°7°8°9°9°
Rain (mm)7188108119103108927469858785
Wet days232326252422221819242325

What's on in Salasaca

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 Salasaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Salasaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Tena 64 km ↘2010 · 141 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 137 km
6.7Palora 37 km →1971 · 110 km
6.6Macas 57 km →1963 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Salasaca

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

Places near Salasaca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Salasaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salasaca.
What is the hottest month in Salasaca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Salasaca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salasaca?
March is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.