Dear Tom,
A friend of mine from Ecuador told me the weather in Quito is almost always pleasant. Is this true?
–Jeff Taylor, Chicago
Dear Jeff,
Quito is located on the equator more than 9,000 feet above sea level and has a climate described as “eternal spring,” with mild days and chilly nights. Temperatures are relatively steady through the year with daytime highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s. The hottest days top out in the middle and upper 80s and the coolest mornings drop to around freezing. The variable aspect of Quito’s weather is mountain-induced rainfall with the city having definite wet and dry seasons. The dry season runs from June through September with monthly rainfall averaging 1 to 3 inches while the October to May rainy season has amounts in the 3- to 7-inch range.
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