Sign In Register

Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Full City Profile

5,574 ft Elevation 1,699 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Vilcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,574 ft (1,699 m)
Area20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2608°N, 79.2227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.6"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 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 90 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 128 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 144 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 115 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 145 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 58 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 146 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 79 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 144 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 129 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 112 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 124 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 116 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 142 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 131 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 99 km
Sep 16, 1998 51 km E of Pasaje, Ecuador M4.9 114 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 104 km
Oct 12, 1999 20 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M4.9 78 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 7.5 in Wettest
April 67°F (20°C) 5.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Vilcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (1.2").

View full weather details →