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La Paz, Ecuador

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3,136 ft Elevation 956 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7010°N, 78.8967°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.4"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 147 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 40 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 131 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 149 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 145 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 30 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 143 km
Oct 3, 1995 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.2 141 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 148 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 106 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 98 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 125 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 61 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 113 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 87 km
Nov 17, 2001 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 129 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 42 km
Oct 21, 1995 54 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.0 140 km
Feb 21, 2009 26 km S of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.0 135 km
Feb 8, 2009 6 km ENE of Cañar, Ecuador M5.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
March 69°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
December 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (2.9").

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