Geography of Chimborazo
Geography of Chimborazo: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Chimborazo
Cotopaxi is 60 mi to the north-east, Quito is 92 mi to the north, El Dorado International Airport is 535 mi to the north-east and Colombia is 538 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 1°28′9.1″S 78°49′3″W (-1.4692, -78.8175)
Quick facts about Chimborazo
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 1°28′9.1″S 78°49′3″W (-1.4692, -78.8175) |
| Elevation | 20.548 ft |
| Known for | the point farthest from Earth's centre |
| Local time | 4:53 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Chimborazo is a mountain in Ecuador. Chimborazo is a mountain known as the point farthest from Earth's centre. It sits at 20.548 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 11°F (-12°C) in Chimborazo with overcast. It feels like 1°F. Today runs from 8°F to 23°F. Chance of precipitation is 57%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.1/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Chimborazo is July, August and September. The climate is polar. February, March and April tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 25°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 8°F.
Nearby highlights include Cotopaxi.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 23°F is in line with the 22°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 49 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 8°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Chimborazo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 11° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 23° | 11° | 11,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 24° | 11° | 8,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 24° | 11° | 7,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 22° | 11° | 5,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 21° | 10° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 20° | 9° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 22° | 8° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 23° | 8° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 24° | 9° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 24° | 10° | 5,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 25° | 11° | 5,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chimborazo?
Chimborazo is a mountain in Ecuador. Its coordinates are -1.4692, -78.8175. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Chimborazo right now?
It is currently 11°F (-12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 100% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Chimborazo?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Chimborazo, which has a polar climate. February, March and April are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Chimborazo in?
Chimborazo observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:53 AM.
What are the top things to do in Chimborazo?
Popular options include Cotopaxi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 4:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
