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Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Coltapamba

Coltapamba is a locality in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, 3,320 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now17°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time11:55
1.73° S, 78.75° WElevation 3,320 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Coltapambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low15° / 4°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeAug–Oct

Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Coltapamba at a glance

Best time to visitAug–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in September

Coolest month4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

163 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

72 mm of rain

Weather in Coltapamba

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct17°7°4.9 mm
Fri23 Oct16°7°6.5 mm
Sat24 Oct16°6°3.4 mm
Sun25 Oct16°6°3.7 mm
Mon26 Oct17°7°8.3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°7°2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°7°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°26.9 mm
Fri30 Oct13°6°35.6 mm
Sat31 Oct15°7°11.3 mm

When to go to Coltapamba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score323027273031334141363334
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°14°15°15°14°14°
Low5°5°5°5°5°4°3°3°4°4°5°5°
Rain (mm)90130163172125107787272888893
Wet days232225242321221918242324

What's on in Coltapamba

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 Coltapamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Coltapamba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Logroño 39 km →1995 · 149 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 120 km
6.7Palora 37 km →1971 · 124 km
6.6Macas 57 km →1963 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Coltapamba

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

Places near Coltapamba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Coltapamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Coltapamba.
What is the hottest month in Coltapamba?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Coltapamba?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Coltapamba?
March is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.