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Cotacachi, Ecuador
Full City Profile
8,238
Population
3,814/sq mi density
7,825 ft
Elevation
2,385 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Cotacachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,825 ft (2,385 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2995°N, 78.2657°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Imbabura (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 10 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 11 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 19 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 36 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 43 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 64 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 68 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 75 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 80 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 82 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 85 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 88 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 97 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in |
Cotacachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 55°F in July to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.0").