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Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Carpio

Carpio is a locality in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, 3,403 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time03:42
1.82° S, 78.89° WElevation 3,403 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Carpioweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec29October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Carpio at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in September

Coolest month3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

310 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

105 mm of rain

Weather in Carpio

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct13°6°20.7 mm
Fri30 Oct13°6°21 mm
Sat31 Oct12°7°37.8 mm
Sun1 Nov13°7°35.9 mm
Mon2 Nov11°7°39.9 mm
Tue3 Nov13°5°28 mm
Wed4 Nov11°6°22 mm
Thu5 Nov11°5°24.8 mm
Fri6 Nov12°6°12.6 mm
Sat7 Nov14°8°6.1 mm

When to go to Carpio

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score252422252829313634292627
High13°13°13°13°13°12°12°13°14°13°13°13°
Low5°5°5°5°5°4°3°3°4°4°4°5°
Rain (mm)190272310286201192139147131108105145
Wet days232426252320201616222123

What's on in Carpio

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Carpio

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Carpio

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 129 km
6.7Palora 37 km →1971 · 141 km
6.6Macas 57 km →1963 · 147 km
6.4Tena 26 km ←1987 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Carpio

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Carpio

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carpio?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carpio.
What is the hottest month in Carpio?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Carpio?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carpio?
March is the wettest month with about 310 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.