I Have 2 Questions and Thank You for This Wonderful Website

by Sherrie
(Nebraska, US)

I have been watching the weather for months and it seems Cuenca has LOTS of rain. How much sunshine does Cuenca get?

I understand there is pollution in Cuenca. Does this affect homes out of the city?

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Hi Sherrie.

Thanks for your questions.

Yes, there is lots of rain, at certain times of the year. We're just entering the rainy season, which, paradoxically, is the sunny season (normally) as well.

We just left the dry, cloudy season. Unfortunately, there was far more rain this dry season than normal. Cuencanos tell us that they can't remember Cuenca having as much rain as we had during those months, or it just generally being as cold as it was.

And yes, Cuenca has air pollution, much of it from diesel engines that don't run very well, probably due to the very low cost of diesel fuel.

Out in the country, you won't have that problem nearly as much, but then you won't have the conveniences you'd have here in the city.

Jeff