Climate Insights for Latacunga
Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Climate Overview
The climate in Latacunga is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,144 mm of precipitation falls per year. Latacunga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Latacunga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Latacunga is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 84.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Latacunga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Latacunga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Latacunga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 15°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 10°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Latacunga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 58°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 49°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Latacunga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,144 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 179 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 293 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 87 mm. That's 206 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Latacunga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.5 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.4 in. That's 8.1 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Latacunga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Latacunga 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 6mph, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Latacunga 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 Latacunga 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.