Quito, Ecuador All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Quito, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
Station: SAN LUIS
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 86°F (30°C) | April 17, 1977 |
| Record Low | 26.6°F (-3°C) | June 15, 1974 |
| Lowest High | 51.8°F (11°C) | June 30, 1975 and August 17, 1975 and August 23, 1976 |
| Highest Low | 59°F (15°C) | October 17, 2001 |
| Highest Mean | 66.2°F (19°C) | April 17, 1977 |
| Lowest Mean | 44.5°F (7°C) | March 31, 1978 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.98" (151.9 mm) | January 31, 1994 |
| Max in One Month | 8.57" (217.6 mm) | November 2010 |
| Least in One Month | 0.39" (9.8 mm) | October 1978 |
| Max in One Year | 38.27" (972.0 mm) | 2017 |
| Least in One Year | 21.19" (538.2 mm) | 2015 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | September 16, 1964 – August 24, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 5, 1973 – July 31, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SAN LUIS (91 mi from Quito, Ecuador). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Quito, Ecuador?
The all-time record high in Quito, Ecuador is 86°F (30°C), set on April 17, 1977.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Quito, Ecuador?
The all-time record low in Quito, Ecuador is 26.6°F (-3°C), set on June 15, 1974.
What is the most rain Quito, Ecuador has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Quito, Ecuador is 5.98 inches, on January 31, 1994.
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