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Weather & Climate in Chicaña, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chicaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 141.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,091 ft (942 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7273°N, 78.7470°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
182 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 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 55 km | 88 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 50 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 110 km | 90 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 26 km | 100 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 127 km | 69 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 141 km | 79 km |
| Nov 14, 1995 | 65 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 69 km | 72 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 104 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 46 km | 89 km |
| Nov 17, 2001 | 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 115 km | 102 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 141 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in |
Chicaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").