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Las Nieves, Ecuador

Azuay · Ecuador

Las Nieves is a small town in Azuay, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,304 ft (2,531 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,304 ft Elevation 2,531 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
93.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain93.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation8,304 ft (2,531 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,304 ft (2,531 m)
Coordinates-3.3419°, -79.1153°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceAzuay
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation93.4 inches (2,373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Nieves

Las Nieves is a small town in Ecuador (Azuay) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,304 feet (2,531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Las Nieves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 93.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,304 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Ecuador avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,304 ft (2,531 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3419°N, 79.1153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.4"
146% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

199 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 M6.8 103 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 13 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 131 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 120 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 150 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 141 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 96 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 103 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 123 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 102 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 99 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 69 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 76 km
Oct 3, 1995 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.2 142 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 65 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 75 km
Nov 17, 2001 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 147 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 70 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 30 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 172 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
March 69°F (20°C) 7.5 in Wettest
April 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in

Las Nieves has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Las Nieves

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa La Paz
Escuela De Educación Básica Carlos Rivera Ullauri
Escuela De Educación Básica Presidente Ignacio De Veintimilla
Escuela De Educación Básica Gregorio Bobadilla
Escuela de Educación Básica El Rodeo
Escuela de Educación Básica 10 de Diciembre
Escuela de Educación Básica Nueva Fátima
Escuela de Educación Básica Manuel Ulpiano Arízaga
CECIB de Educación Básica Trigopamba
Escuela De Educación Básica Alfonso Neira Rodriguez
Estación Científica El Gullán, universidad del Azuay
Escuela de Educación Básica Tierra Viva
Escuela De Educacion Basica Juan Bautista Davila
Escuela De Educación Básica Javier Espinoza
Unidad Educativa El Progreso
Escuela De Educación Básica Rolando Ochoa Chica
Escuela de Educación Básica Manuel Ullauri Romero
Escuela De Educacion Basica 10 De Agosto
Universidad del Azuay, entrada a El Gullán
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Radio Stations near Las Nieves

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La 961 - Suprema estacion bachata, cumbia AAC+ 32 kbps
super 949 rock MP3 128 kbps
la chismosa 80's, reguetón AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Complice Fm. AAC+ 48 kbps
Gualaceo Stereo 92.7 AAC
La Voz del Tomebamba 1070 AM latin music, música ecuatoriana AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Las Nieves

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bella de París
Museo de la Defensa "Casa de los Tratados"

Farmers Markets in Las Nieves

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal de Nabón
Mercado Parroquial

Restaurants in Las Nieves

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chancho asado
La Guardia Grill & Restaurant
Tienda Graciela Garzón

Gas Stations in Las Nieves

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de servicio Reina de La Paz
Reina de la paz

Banks in Las Nieves

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATM cooperativa JEP

Stadiums & Teams in Las Nieves

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Nieves

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Camacongo AirportSmall Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
Guabital AirportSmall Airport
Gualaquiza AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Maragrosa AirportSmall Airport
Pechichal AirportSmall Airport
Probana AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Nieves

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de El Rosario | Cochapata
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Fátima - Ñamarín
Iglesia de La paz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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 Las Nieves?

Las Nieves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.4 inches.

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