“…. This characterization is more important where atmospheric conditions are complex, as in the Tropical Andes climate Matovelle et al, 2021) where there is still a lack of hydrometeorological monitoring and insufficient knowledge of hydrological processes (Celleri et al, 2007;Padrón et al, 2015;Matovelle et al, 2021). Meteorological forecast, especially rainfall, is essential for agricultural planning, early warning systems, hydroelectric, drinking water plant management, and general monitoring of water resources (Moya-Álvarez et al, 2018;Sucozhañay and Célleri, 2018;Yáñez-Morroni et al, 2018).…”