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Chuquiribamba, Ecuador

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8,888 ft Elevation 2,709 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Chuquiribamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 58°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) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Area68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.8418°N, 79.3450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 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 M6.8 130 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 48 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 115 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 99 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 123 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 107 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 136 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 126 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 130 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 126 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 141 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 61 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 145 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 40 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 80 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 84 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 95 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 87 km
May 13, 2005 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru M5.0 134 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Chuquiribamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in January to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (1.0").

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