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Nazón, Ecuador

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8,776 ft Elevation 2,675 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Nazón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 178.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,776 ft (2,675 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.7024°N, 78.9101°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.3"
369% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 114 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 105 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 118 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 88 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 47 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 121 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 108 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 123 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 97 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 126 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 105 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 130 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 120 km
Nov 25, 1990 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.4 126 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 105 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 115 km
Oct 4, 1995 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 123 km
Oct 5, 1995 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 114 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 65 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 100 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
February 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in

Nazón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 53°F in August to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.7").

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