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Weather & Climate in General Leonidas Plaza Gutiérrez, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Leonidas Plaza Gutiérrez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°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 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,587 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,587 ft (1,398 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9668°N, 78.4321°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
316 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 66 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 97 km | 88 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 91 km | 94 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 79 km | 25 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 79 km | 60 km |
| Jan 28, 1996 | 47 km SE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.3 | 142 km | 155 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 60 km | 90 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 58 km | 19 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 117 km | 100 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 46 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 68 km | 72 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in |
General Leonidas Plaza Gutiérrez has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in August to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.2").