Loja, Ecuador
Shucata
Shucata is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 1,161 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time03:33
4.21° S, 79.99° WElevation 1,161 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shucata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 18:1212 h 14 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:59Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month17°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthFebruary
259 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
6 mm of rain
Weather in Shucata
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 100%
Today24 Oct25°18°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct26°19°14.4 mm
Mon26 Oct25°19°14.6 mm
Tue27 Oct24°19°13.3 mm
Wed28 Oct22°19°35.3 mm
Thu29 Oct24°19°13.2 mm
Fri30 Oct23°19°5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°19°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov23°19°5 mm
Mon2 Nov23°18°2.5 mm
When to go to Shucata
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 | 52 | 47 | 48 | 53 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 82 | 77 | 64 | 62 | 57 |
| High | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 25° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 133 | 259 | 331 | 192 | 58 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 72 |
| Wet days | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Shucata
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 Shucata
Earthquakes around Shucata
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950103magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 103 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 77 km
6.3Máncora 15 km ↙1952 · 128 km
6.2Sullana 8 km →2021 · 105 km
Towns and villages around Shucata
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Porotillo1.5 kmCeibopamba3.2 kmEl Cajon3.5 kmHiguerones3.7 kmEl Naranjo3.7 kmArtones4.5 kmLarama4.5 kmTablarrumi4.9 kmShugsho5.2 kmEl Guineo Grande5.5 kmEl Pindo5.5 kmPlatanillo5.8 kmLa Sangui6.1 kmZapallal6.4 kmLas Pampas6.5 kmCruzpamba6.6 kmCorral del Señor6.9 kmEl Cardo7 kmPatuco7.4 kmEl Faique7.5 kmQuiara7.6 kmSalado7.7 kmDominguillo7.8 kmPaltahuaycu8 kmGuachimine8 kmCardopamba8.2 kmGuayunimi8.2 kmCunchinimí8.3 kmPindoguayco8.4 kmLa Merced8.5 kmChoraspamba8.7 kmCampiche8.8 kmLaipuna9.2 kmPiedras Blancas9.3 kmGuadúas9.6 kmTishangara9.6 kmNaranjapamba9.7 kmTeniente Maximiliano Rodríguez Loaysa9.8 kmCampiche9.8 kmMuyu Muyu10 kmCanguraca10 kmCerro Verde10 kmEl Carmen10 kmCochihuasi11 kmYambila11 kmRoncador11 kmLa Tique11 kmMullunamá11 kmEl Naranjo11 kmPorotillo11 kmSaguayaco11 kmLa Zanja11 kmBalsas11 kmEl Charán11 kmCarrizal11 kmSauce12 kmCazharrumi12 kmCola Cola12 kmEl Guabo12 kmPiedra Redonda12 kmGuajalá12 kmLas Huertas12 kmCiénaga12 kmYuripilaca13 kmCelica13 kmQuillangas13 kmSan Juan de Pózul13 kmCasas Quemadas13 kmVicín13 kmPueblo Nuevo13 kmTambo Sasanama13 kmGuangulo13 kmChoras13 kmEl Muerto14 kmHacienda Guanábana14 kmMotilón14 kmHiguerón14 kmJuripilaca14 kmSaca Grande14 kmMinas14 km
Places near Shucata
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shucata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shucata.
What is the hottest month in Shucata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Shucata?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shucata?
February is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.