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Weather & Climate in El Reventador, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Reventador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 139.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,839 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,839 ft (1,170 m) |
| Area | 52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0465°N, 77.5287°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 138 km | 207 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 132 km | 145 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 138 km | 196 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 129 km | 195 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 110 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.3 | 144 km | 192 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador | M5.2 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 41 km | 131 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 70 km | 27 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Jul 7, 1994 | 30 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 79 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2010 | 37 km WSW of Tena, Ecuador | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 15 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 52 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 56 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 75 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 80 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 84 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 88 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 101 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 102 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 104 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 106 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 117 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 120 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in |
El Reventador has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 63°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (5.5").