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Weather & Climate in Ambato, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambato has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,520 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,520 ft (2,597 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.2491°N, 78.6168°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
338 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 146 km | 207 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 119 km | 196 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 103 km | 173 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 119 km | 94 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 95 km | 175 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 132 km | 91 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 140 km | 165 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 19 km | 51 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 115 km | 195 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 93 km | 169 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 76 km | 166 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 146 km | 89 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 75 km | 168 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 39 km | 13 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 118 km | 186 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 67 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 100 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 101 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 105 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 105 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 120 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 136 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 144 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 159 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in |
Ambato has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in July to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.5").