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Weather & Climate in Archidona, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Archidona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 80 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 161.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 80 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9095°N, 77.8077°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 68 km | 207 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 51 km | 196 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 82 km | 173 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 31 km | 12 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 118 km E of Palora, Ecuador | M5.7 | 142 km | 177 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 57 km | 175 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 41 km | 195 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 98 km | 51 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 108 km | 165 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 33 km | 8 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 82 km | 169 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 74 km | 168 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 77 km | 166 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 69 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.3 | 117 km | 170 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 60 km | 13 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 61 km | 186 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.3 | 56 km | 192 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sumaco (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 46 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 47 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 60 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 75 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 77 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 94 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 106 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 109 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 120 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 128 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 136 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 14.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 16.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 17.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 18.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 16.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
Archidona has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in June to 73°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 161.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.7") and February the driest (9.4").