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Cotopaxi Mountain Weather Forecast

Live high-altitude atmospheric downscaling for Cotopaxi. Compare real-time ridge conditions against base camp staging points, track jet stream wind shear, and explore the 14-day summit window forecast.

Live Conditions0°40′50″ S, 78°26′16″ W

Cotopaxi Mountain Weather Forecast

Downscaling atmospheric meteorological model for Cotopaxi (5,897 m)...
🏔️ Topography & Atmosphere

Elevation & Oxygen Profile

At 5,897 meters, atmospheric pressure drops significantly compared to sea level. Effective oxygen intake is approximately 62% of sea level, requiring careful acclimatization.

Summit Height:5,897 m
Prominence:2,403 m
Coordinates:0°40′50″ S, 78°26′16″ W
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Objective Ridge Hazards

High-altitude ridges are subject to sudden localized convective storms and violent jet stream shear. Temperatures plunge rapidly with elevation at a standard lapse rate of -6.5°C per 1,000 meters of vertical ascent.

Gale Risk Threshold:> 50 km/h
Primary Hazard:Wind Chill & Whiteout
First Ascent:1872-11-28
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