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La Troncal, Ecuador

Full City Profile

36,353 Population 16,830/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
La Troncal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density16,830/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4247°N, 79.3416°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 14.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 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 69 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 116 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 53 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 55 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 66 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 145 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 45 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 49 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 138 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 137 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 111 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 49 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 83 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 20 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 59 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 43 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 71 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 127 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 71 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 108 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 11.5 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in

La Troncal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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