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Weather & Climate in Boyacá, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boyacá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 117.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 516.6 sq mi (1,338.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5697°N, 80.1776°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
347 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 16, 2016 | 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador | M7.8 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 24 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 134 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 60 km | 23 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.2 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 47 km | 13 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 21 km | 24 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 102 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 175 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 181 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in |
Boyacá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.6") and November the driest (0.2").