Climate
At an elevation of 2,800 meters Quito's temperatures
and rainfall vary depending on the region, altitude, and seasonal
factors. Quito, in the northern Andes, has an temperature varying
from 45° to 74° F warm, direct sunlight cooled by light,
steady breezes, painfully picturesque clouds that usually gather
for a short afternoon shower.
Dry season in the capital lasts June-Sept., with
July and August receiving the least precipitation. A shortened dry
season runs Dec.-Jan. The rainy season is typically from September
to June, varying from 4 to 7 inches per month. More rain falls Feb.-Mar.
and Oct.-Nov., with at least half of April seeing a torrential down-
pour taking up most of the afternoon.
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