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Loja, Ecuador

Full City Profile

274,112 Population 13,631/sq mi density
6,759 ft Elevation 2,060 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Loja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 146.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,759 ft (2,060 m)
Area20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²)
Population Density13,631/sq mi
Coordinates-3.9931°N, 79.2042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.8"
286% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 60 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 128 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 122 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 146 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 118 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 45 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 148 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 142 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 136 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 61 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 117 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 109 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 84 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 94 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 119 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 131 km
Jun 26, 2006 18 km S of Naranjal, Ecuador M4.9 137 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 123 km
Oct 10, 1994 84 km ESE of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M4.9 146 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
August 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in

Loja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (1.9").

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