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Chunchi, Ecuador

Chimborazo Province · Ecuador

Chunchi is a small town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,418 ft (2,261 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

7,418 ft Elevation 2,261 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
178.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Chunchi

Chunchi is a town in the Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Chunchi Canton.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain178.3 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation7,418 ft (2,261 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,418 ft (2,261 m)
Coordinates-2.2897°, -78.9199°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceChimborazo Province
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation178.3 inches (4,528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chunchi

Chunchi is a small town in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,418 feet (2,261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 178.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Chunchi

Chunchi has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 488 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.6
Chunchi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 178.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,418 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Ecuador avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,418 ft (2,261 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.2897°N, 78.9199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.3"
369% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 126 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 117 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 131 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 141 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 145 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 132 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 4 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 133 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 103 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 101 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 69 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 132 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 137 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 91 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 125 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 129 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 136 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 81 km
Nov 25, 1990 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.4 135 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 66 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 72 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 183 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in Warmest
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Chunchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 53°F in January to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Chunchi

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Chunchi básica media
Centro de Tareas Dirigidas "APRENDER"
Unidad Eduativa Eloy Alfaro
Unidad Educativa Chunchi
Unidad Eduativa María Auxiliadora
Escuela de Educación Básica Santiago de Chile
Escuela De Educación Básica Montevideo
Escuela de Educación Básica Antonio Ante
Escuela de Educación Básica Miguel de Letamendi
Unidad Eduativa Compud
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Museums in Chunchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo El Tambo

Farmers Markets in Chunchi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado municipal

Hotels in Chunchi

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostería La Eterna Primavera
Hotel Chunchi Imperial
Hotel Garaje

Restaurants in Chunchi

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al toque
Brothers
Chifa China
Dayanita
Don Javi
Doña Leo
El dolarazo
El Romerito
El turístico
Fabiancito
Gabrielita
La choza
La costeñita
La Estancia Del Sabor
La Unión
Madyuri
Paisanito
Paola
Papi Alberto
Picanteria El idolo
Pizzería El imperio's
Rinconcito
Última cena getsemaní
Virgen del Cisne

Cafes in Chunchi

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería MasGas
Mishki Snack & Coffee

Monuments in Chunchi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mr. José M. Velasco Ibarra

Clinics in Chunchi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cesamed

Veterinaries in Chunchi

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Produ Gen

Train Stations in Chunchi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huigra

Bus Stations in Chunchi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa de transportes Patria

Gas Stations in Chunchi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #941418770
ESTACION DE SERVICIO PETROECUADOR

Banks in Chunchi

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Guayaquil
Banco Pichincha
BanEcuador
Corresponsal Jardin Azuayo
Pushak Runa

Gyms in Chunchi

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monarka gym

Breweries in Chunchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dingo Cerveceria

Stadiums & Teams in Chunchi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chunchi

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Aerocisne AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Babahoyo North AirportSmall Airport
Banastru AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
El Piedrero AirportSmall Airport
Fumipalma AirportSmall Airport
Guarumal AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Julia AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Valdez AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Lolita Airport.Small Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
Martinica AirportSmall Airport
Méndez AirportMZDSmall Airport
Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Pechichal AirportSmall Airport
Probana AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Costa AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Secadal AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chunchi

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica Santa Rosa de Lima
Gruta Católica Virgen de Agua Santa - Migrantes
Gruta Católica Virgen Inmaculada Concepción - Nta. Sra. de Lourdes
Iglesia Católica de Compud - Chunchi
Iglesia Católica Matriz Santo Domingo de Guzmán | Chunchi
Iglesia Católica Matriz Virgen Inmaculada | Capsol
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,260 m (7,415 ft)
Website
municipiodechunchi.gov.ec/

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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What is the weather like in Chunchi?

Chunchi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 178.3 inches.

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