Climate of Ecuador

Climate of Ecuador

The climate of Ecuador varies by region, due to differences in altitude and proximity to the equator.[1]

The coastal lowlands to the west of Ecuador are typically warm with temperatures in the region of 25 °C (77 °F).[2] Coastal areas are affected by ocean currents and between January and April are hot and rainy.[3]

The weather in Quito is consistent to that of a subtropical highland climate. The city has a fairly constant cool climate due to its elevation and proximity to the equator. The average temperature during the day is 66 °F (18.9 °C), which generally falls to an average of 50 °F (10 °C) at night. The average temperature annually is 64 °F (17.8 °C) There are only really two obvious seasons in the city: dry and wet. The dry season (summer) runs from June to September and the wet season (winter) is from October to May.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Climate of Ecuador". http://www.languagecrossing.com/Destinations/Ecuador/Climate_of_Ecuador/. 
  2. ^ "Climate in Ecuador". http://www.piedrablanca.org/climate.htm. 
  3. ^ "Ecuador:Climate". http://www.hacienda-ecuador.com/Ecuador/Ecuador_4.html. 

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