Weather and climate in Latacunga (Ecuador)

In Latacunga, there is a temperate, or subtropical mountain climate.
Temperatures are mild, spring-like throughout the year, while as regards to the rains, there is a dry season from June to September. Fog can form all year round, at night and in the early morning.
The city is located in north-central Ecuador, on the Andean plateau, at 2,800 meters (9,200 feet) above sea level, the same altitude as Quito, which is further to the north. Although the sun does not shine very often, its rays are very strong, as we are just south of the equator and at high altitudes.
Nearby are some volcanoes, the closest of which are to the west the Quilotoa, 3,914 meters (12,841 feet) high, and to the north-east the Cotopaxi, 5,897 meters (19,347 ft) high.

Latacunga - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 635 millimeters (25 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest ones (March, April) Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 1885 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Latacunga - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.3 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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February, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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July is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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August, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (38 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).