Climate Insights for Ibarra
Imbabura, Ecuador
Climate Overview
The climate in Ibarra is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2,009 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ibarra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ibarra sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ibarra is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 79.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Ibarra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ibarra sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Ibarra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 18°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 12°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ibarra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 64°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 54°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Ibarra is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,009 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 167 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 83 mm. That's 148 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.Ibarra is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.3 in. That's 5.8 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
Ibarra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Ibarra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 2mph 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, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ibarra 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 Ibarra 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.