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Weather & Climate in La Merced de Buenos Aires, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Merced de Buenos Aires enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 57°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 433.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,959 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,959 ft (2,426 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6177°N, 78.3175°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 118 km | 145 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 55 km | 3 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 47 km | 19 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 12 km SSE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 11 km E of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 79 km | 131 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 138 km | 143 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.2 | 105 km | 65 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.1 | 123 km | 56 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 36 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 67 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 127 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 149 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 123 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachimbiro (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 17 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 35 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 43 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 48 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 62 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 67 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 75 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 93 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 111 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 113 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 124 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 125 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in |
La Merced de Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (1.1").