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Weather & Climate in El Cisne, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cisne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,605 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,605 ft (2,318 m) |
| Area | 68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8513°N, 79.4263°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 128 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 53 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 106 km | 49 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 45 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 94 km | 40 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 37 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 98 km | 69 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 70 km | 100 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 123 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 134 km | 90 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 140 km | 50 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 136 km | 62 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 87 km | 89 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 89 km | 72 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 32 km | 84 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 80 km | 79 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 10 km N of Zorritos, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 93 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in |
El Cisne has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (0.7").