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Weather & Climate in Cañar, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cañar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 178.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,449 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,449 ft (3,185 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5594°N, 78.9381°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
323 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 105 km | 68 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 102 km | 88 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 31 km | 94 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 101 km | 70 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 111 km | 73 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 84 km | 91 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 96 km | 71 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 134 km | 40 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 93 km | 89 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 127 km | 60 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 116 km | 27 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 51 km | 35 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 32 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Cañar has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 48°F in August to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.0").