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Weather & Climate in El Ángel, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ángel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,531 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,531 ft (3,210 m) |
| Area | 58.0 sq mi (150.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6202°N, 77.9410°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 84 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 14 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 46 km | 131 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.2 | 147 km | 65 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 143 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 93 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 56 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 89 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 94 km | 27 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 17 km | 49 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 36 km NE of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador | M4.8 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 15 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiles-Cerro Negro (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 22 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 38 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 42 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 48 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 59 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 66 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 87 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 92 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 114 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 116 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 125 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 128 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in |
El Ángel has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (1.8").