Quito to register high temperatures until July 11

Quito is bracing for a significant heatwave, with high temperatures forecast from Wednesday, July 8, through Saturday, July 11, 2026. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi), in conjunction with the Metropolitan Municipal Operations Committee (COE Metropolitano), has issued an alert for the capital region. The expected temperature increases vary by zone, with some areas anticipated to reach as high as 27 degrees Celsius.

The COE Metropolitano detailed the affected areas, classifying them into levels of very high, high, and medium heat risk. Zones experiencing very high temperatures include Tumbaco (Guayllabamba, Tababela, Puembo, Cumbayá, Tumbaco) and Calderón (Calderón, Llano Chico), among others. Areas under a high-risk classification include Pomasqui and El Quinche, while several other zones fall under medium risk.

This weather advisory comes amidst other recent news from Quito, including a traffic incident on the Ecovía and reports of the dismantling of the historic Chimbacalle railway by criminal elements. The city is also undertaking projects to construct pluvial collectors under its streets.