Climate Insights for Cayambe
Pichincha, Ecuador
Climate Overview
The climate in Cayambe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2,302 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cayambe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cayambe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Cayambe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 90.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Cayambe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cayambe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Cayambe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Cayambe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 52°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Cayambe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,302 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 283 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 77 mm. That's 205 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Cayambe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 11.1 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 in. That's 8.1 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Cayambe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Cayambe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cayambe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cayambe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.