Climate Insights for La Troncal

La Troncal, Cañar, Ecuador

Hottest
April
22°C peak
Coldest
August
15°C low
Wettest
March
635mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Troncal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 4932mm of precipitation falls per year. La Troncal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Troncal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Feb Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Mar Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Apr Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° May Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Jul Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16°
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Average
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La Troncal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 488mm Feb Precipitation: 522mm Mar Precipitation: 635mm Apr Precipitation: 582mm May Precipitation: 468mm Jun Precipitation: 328mm Jul Precipitation: 272mm Aug Precipitation: 274mm Sep Precipitation: 298mm Oct Precipitation: 360mm Nov Precipitation: 290mm Dec Precipitation: 415mm
Precipitation

La Troncal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4932mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 411mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 635mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 272mm. That's 363mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

La Troncal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

2 days until Spring

It is currently winter in La Troncal, which began on June 21, 2026. La Troncal sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in April at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (2 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 949mm across the season with a monthly average of 316mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1425mm across the season with a monthly average of 475mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1685mm across the season with a monthly average of 562mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 874mm across the season with a monthly average of 291mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Troncal 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
488 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
522 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
635 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
582 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
468 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
272 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
15 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
298 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
360 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
290 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
415 mm
0 cm
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