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Weather & Climate in Iles, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,797 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,797 ft (2,986 m) |
| Area | 112.4 sq mi (291.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9704°N, 77.5215°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 23 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 47 km | 3 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 56 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 78 km | 131 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 119 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 30 km | 12 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 44 km | 49 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 54 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 33 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 39 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 49 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 102 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 108 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 117 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 119 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 147 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 168 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 170 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 175 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 175 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Iles has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.1").