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Catamayo, Ecuador

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18,565 Population 270/sq mi density
4,764 ft Elevation 1,452 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Catamayo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,764 ft (1,452 m)
Area68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates-3.9866°N, 79.3576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 145 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 63 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 111 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 111 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 150 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 137 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 137 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 101 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 139 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 61 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 141 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 140 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 146 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 47 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 93 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 99 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 96 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 110 km
May 13, 2005 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru M5.0 135 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in

Catamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in January to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.7").

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