Weather & Climate in Ambato, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,556 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,556 ft (3,827 m) |
| Area | 198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7498°S, 74.8216°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 141 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 131 km | 107 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 43 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 145 km | 101 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 135 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 60 km | 81 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 124 km | 116 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 85 km | 72 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 96 km | 101 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 96 km | 109 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 15 km NE of Humay, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 11 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 55 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 66 km | 90 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 102 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 59 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 79 km | 87 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru | M5.1 | 146 km | 80 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in |
Ambato has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.5").