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Weather & Climate in Caluma, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caluma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 98.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6309°N, 79.2573°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
267 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 144 km | 68 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 108 km | 70 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 84 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 75 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 53 km | 91 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 86 km | 71 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 89 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 139 km | 168 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 139 km | 166 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 124 km | 55 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 65 km | 89 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Santa Ana, Ecuador | M5.2 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 147 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 140 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 159 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 178 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 178 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 179 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 13.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 11.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in |
Caluma has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.0") and August the driest (0.4").