Loja, Ecuador
Zapallos
Zapallos is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 756 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:01
3.89° S, 80.01° WElevation 756 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zapallos at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:1112 h 14 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous81% · Moonrise 21:57Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month19°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthFebruary
224 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
8 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 1.8 km
Weather in Zapallos
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 95%
Today29 Oct26°20°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct25°20°21.3 mm
Sat31 Oct26°20°8.2 mm
Sun1 Nov25°20°18.2 mm
Mon2 Nov25°20°20.4 mm
Tue3 Nov25°20°11 mm
Wed4 Nov24°20°13.2 mm
Thu5 Nov23°20°18.5 mm
Fri6 Nov27°20°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov26°20°8 mm
When to go to Zapallos
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 | 54 | 48 | 47 | 52 | 69 | 82 | 86 | 88 | 80 | 71 | 69 | 64 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 134 | 224 | 262 | 168 | 52 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 66 |
| Wet days | 12 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
What's on in Zapallos
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Zapallos
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Zapallos
Earthquakes around Zapallos
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950112magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record29within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 79 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 75 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 124 km
6.3Zorritos 56 km ↖2005 · 128 km
Towns and villages around Zapallos
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cochurco0.6 kmAlto de La Cruz2.4 kmPuyango Nuevo3.9 kmCumbrerillas4.2 kmCiano4.6 kmChirimoyo Grande4.8 kmMangalilla4.8 kmVoladero5.2 kmCerro Grande5.2 kmBalsal5.8 kmLos Cocos5.9 kmCiano Nuevo6 kmCiano6.2 kmValle Hermoso6.2 kmCerro Chiquito6.4 kmQuemazones6.6 kmLas Cochas6.9 kmAmarillos7 kmGuajalanche7 kmEl Paraíso7.3 kmChirimoyo7.5 kmPalmerita8 kmValle Nuevo8 kmEl Arenal8.1 kmLas Nubes8.3 kmLa Sota8.4 kmLa Chonta8.6 kmEl Chirimoyo8.7 kmPindal8.8 kmLa Hoyada8.9 kmVoluntad de Dios8.9 kmCuriachillo9.2 kmLas Vegas9.2 kmLoma Grande9.2 kmGramalotes9.4 kmChaquinal9.4 kmEl Cebollal9.5 kmEl Guineo9.6 kmEl Guásimo9.7 kmEl Derrumbo9.8 kmNaranjal9.9 kmPuente Chico10 kmColorado Nuevo10 kmChorreras11 kmPaltabamba11 kmVicentino11 kmLa Saca11 kmGuayacán11 kmCutanilla11 kmYamba San Lucas11 kmEl Colorado11 kmLa Rabija11 kmYamba La Hamaca11 kmPindalillo12 kmEl Empalme12 kmMonte Huayco12 kmGuambona12 kmCerro Blanco12 kmBuenos Aires12 kmLa Soledad12 kmSan Antonio12 kmCerro Verde13 kmHuaquillas13 kmLa Hoyada13 kmLas Huacas13 kmEl Poste13 kmEl Hondón13 kmBocana del Guineo13 kmSan José14 kmGentil14 kmEl Paraíso14 kmHuásimo14 kmAlamor14 kmEl Ciénego14 kmGuando Pasayo15 kmPiñas Yurusal15 kmCango Nuevo15 kmSan José15 km
Places near Zapallos
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zapallos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zapallos.
What is the hottest month in Zapallos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Zapallos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zapallos?
February is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.