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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. The area gets 357 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,556 ft (3,827 m) |
| Area | 198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7498°N, 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").