5
High
Extreme Heat Risk in Quito, Ecuador
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- 7 events on record in proximity
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 17,361,160 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Ecuador (2025-12-23) — 3,064,958 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Quito is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Quito Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Quito
Extreme Temperature - Ecuador
October 28, 2024 — WARNING
17,361,160 people exposed; $277,545M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Ecuador
July 30, 2025 — WARNING
14,815,040 people exposed; $240,715M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Ecuador
August 18, 2025 — WARNING
7,098,630 people exposed; $116,805M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Ecuador
December 22, 2025 — WARNING
3,064,958 people exposed; $46,239M capital exposed
Extreme Temperature - Peru
September 15, 2024 — WARNING
14,040,400 people exposed; $222,201M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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