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Colaisaca, Ecuador

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8,156 ft Elevation 2,486 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Colaisaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,156 ft (2,486 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-4.3181°N, 79.6930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 122 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 113 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 138 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 140 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 79 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 124 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 143 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 138 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 128 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 136 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 119 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 65 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 144 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 99 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 117 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 106 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 67 km
Jan 15, 2005 10 km N of Zorritos, Peru M5.1 137 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 109 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 6 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 1.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in

Colaisaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in January to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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