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Zaruma, Ecuador
Full City Profile
12,505
Population
11,910/sq mi density
3,465 ft
Elevation
1,056 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Zaruma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,465 ft (1,056 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6923°N, 79.6125°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in |
Zaruma has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.2").