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Weather & Climate in Cumbaratza, Ecuador

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

Cumbaratza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 146.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,884 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,884 ft (879 m)
Area284.8 sq mi (737.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.9942°N, 78.8667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.8"
286% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 69 km 88 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 124 km 50 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 138 km 90 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 8 km 100 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 130 km 33 km
Nov 17, 2001 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 140 km 102 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 74 km 89 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 96 km 84 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 145 km 49 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 93 km 72 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 141 km 79 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 138 km 69 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 146 km 85 km
Jan 8, 2004 28 km NW of Celica, Ecuador M4.9 144 km 73 km
Sep 16, 1998 51 km E of Pasaje, Ecuador M4.9 99 km 104 km
Oct 12, 1999 20 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M4.9 79 km 78 km
Apr 29, 2013 21 km NNE of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M4.9 94 km 90 km
Jan 3, 2020 6 km S of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador M4.9 146 km 69 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 71 km 92 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 146 km 61 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Cumbaratza has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (2.6").

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