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Weather & Climate in Gualaquiza, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gualaquiza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,792 ft (851 m) |
| Area | 164.8 sq mi (426.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4035°N, 78.5815°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 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 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 65 km | 88 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 129 km | 94 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 122 km | 60 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 82 km | 90 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 66 km | 100 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 150 km | 50 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 93 km | 19 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 55 km | 72 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 30 km | 89 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 127 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in |
Gualaquiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (3.8").