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Weather & Climate in Gonzalo Pizarro, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gonzalo Pizarro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°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 1,890 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0167°N, 77.3792°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 143 km | 207 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 124 km | 145 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 146 km | 196 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 137 km | 195 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 46 km | 131 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador | M5.2 | 119 km | 35 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 80 km | 27 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2010 | 37 km WSW of Tena, Ecuador | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 44 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 53 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 106 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 33 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 68 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 68 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 92 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 93 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 101 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 106 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 109 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 113 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 114 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 117 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 121 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 134 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 12.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in |
Gonzalo Pizarro has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 125.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (8.0").