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Weather & Climate in Catamayo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Catamayo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,764 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,764 ft (1,452 m) |
| Area | 68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9866°N, 79.3576°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 145 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 63 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 111 km | 49 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 111 km | 40 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 150 km | 45 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 137 km | 27 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 37 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 101 km | 69 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 139 km | 62 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 61 km | 100 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 140 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 146 km | 90 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 47 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 93 km | 89 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 99 km | 72 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 96 km | 79 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 110 km | 69 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru | M5.0 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 108 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in |
Catamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in January to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.7").