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Weather & Climate in Cuenca, Ecuador

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cuenca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 11 / among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 8,150 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,150 ft (2,484 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²)
Population Density2,003/sq mi
Coordinates-2.8953°N, 78.9963°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median11.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.7%

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 125 km 24 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 96 km 68 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 128 km 17 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 65 km 88 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 69 km 94 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 108 km 70 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 131 km 12 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 130 km 73 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 139 km 33 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 109 km 91 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 110 km 71 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 114 km 89 km
Nov 25, 1990 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.4 138 km 25 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 134 km 33 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 113 km 40 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 78 km 35 km
Oct 5, 1995 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 125 km 33 km
Oct 4, 1995 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 136 km 60 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 103 km 27 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 82 km 50 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 123 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
May 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in

Cuenca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 54°F in August to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (1.4").

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