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Saraguro, Ecuador

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8,189 ft Elevation 2,496 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Saraguro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°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) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Area20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6246°N, 79.2392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.4"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 116 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 21 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 134 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 94 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 146 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 111 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 127 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 99 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 111 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 103 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 122 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 61 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 55 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 50 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 80 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 86 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 57 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 88 km
May 13, 2005 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru M5.0 147 km
Feb 8, 2009 6 km ENE of Cañar, Ecuador M5.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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) 7.6 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 60°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

Saraguro has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (1.7").

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