Geography of Cotopaxi
Geography of Cotopaxi: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Cotopaxi
Quito is 35 mi to the north, Chimborazo is 60 mi to the south-west, El Dorado International Airport is 476 mi to the north-east and Colombia is 479 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 0°41′2.8″S 78°26′16.1″W (-0.6841, -78.4378)
Quick facts about Cotopaxi
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 0°41′2.8″S 78°26′16.1″W (-0.6841, -78.4378) |
| Elevation | 19.347 ft |
| Known for | a near-perfect volcanic cone |
| Local time | 2:29 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | April, August and September |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ecuador. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 19.347 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 14°F (-10°C) in Cotopaxi with overcast. It feels like 6°F. Today runs from 11°F to 22°F. Chance of precipitation is 59%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.2/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Cotopaxi is April, August and September. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. November is the warmest month with average highs near 25°F, while September is the coldest with lows near 9°F.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 22°F is in line with the 21°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 2,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 42 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 11°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 Cotopaxi 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° | 12° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 24° | 13° | 6,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 24° | 13° | 4,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 24° | 12° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 23° | 14° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 22° | 12° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 21° | 13° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 21° | 10° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 22° | 9° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 24° | 10° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 25° | 13° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 24° | 12° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ecuador. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi right now?
It is currently 14°F (-10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 97% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cotopaxi?
April, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The local time is 2:29 PM.
What are the top things to do in Cotopaxi?
Popular options include Chimborazo.
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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 2:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
