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Weather & Climate in El Paraíso, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Paraíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°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 128.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.2262°N, 76.8480°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 126 km | 207 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 141 km | 196 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 136 km | 195 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.3 | 147 km | 192 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador | M5.2 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 110 km | 131 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 96 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 35 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2002 | 16 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1991 | 35 km E of Archidona, Ecuador | M4.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2010 | 38 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M4.6 | 142 km | 200 km |
| Jan 8, 2004 | 41 km NNW of Archidona, Ecuador | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 59 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M4.6 | 138 km | 213 km |
| Feb 6, 2010 | 47 km ESE of Tena, Ecuador | M4.6 | 115 km | 219 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 42 km E of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.5 | 137 km | 49 km |
| Jan 25, 2018 | 27 km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 93 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 130 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 133 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 147 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 157 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 158 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 168 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 171 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 173 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 178 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 179 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 182 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in |
El Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 137.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (8.8").