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Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Tinco

Tinco 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.

Now17°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time12:00
1.72° S, 78.75° WElevation 3,361 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Tincoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeAug–Oct

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

Tinco 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 Tinco

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct17°7°4.9 mm
Fri23 Oct16°7°6.5 mm
Sat24 Oct17°7°3.4 mm
Sun25 Oct16°6°3.7 mm
Mon26 Oct17°7°8.3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°7°2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°8°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°26.9 mm
Fri30 Oct14°6°35.6 mm
Sat31 Oct15°7°11.3 mm

When to go to Tinco

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 Tinco

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 Tinco

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tinco

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 Tinco

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

Places near Tinco

Frequently asked questions

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