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Weather & Climate in Chiguinda, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiguinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,963 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,963 ft (2,732 m) |
| Area | 164.8 sq mi (426.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2289°N, 78.7198°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
268 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 | 107 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 135 km | 68 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 109 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 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 107 km | 94 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 139 km | 27 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 122 km | 60 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 132 km | 69 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 81 km | 100 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 58 km | 90 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 97 km | 19 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 47 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in |
Chiguinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in August to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.8").