2007-01-17 08:33:14 · 5 answers · asked by Lola Bee 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
It is close to the Pacific ocean and the Humboldt sea current, which brings cold water all along the west cost of south America.
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2007-01-17 08:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Quito lies at an altitude of nearly 7,500 feet above sea level, and, as a result, the weather is a lot cooler than it would be on the coast. A case in point: my brother climbed Mt. Cotopaxi, which was only 3 degrees south of the equator, and ran into a blizzard during the month of August, 2003, (their winter), and, as a result, was unable to make it to the top.
2016-05-24 01:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because it is 9,300 feet above sea level. Cooler way up there.
2007-01-17 09:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by gosh137 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's the altitude and juxtapostion to water
2007-01-17 09:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's mountainous
2007-01-17 10:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋