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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Paz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 69.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,865 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,865 ft (2,702 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5096°N, 77.8660°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 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 | 87 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 19 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 93 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 117 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 31 km | 131 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 29 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 107 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 91 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 29 km | 21 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 36 km NE of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador | M4.8 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 25 km | 49 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 33 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiles-Cerro Negro (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 35 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 45 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 47 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 49 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 55 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 60 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 85 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 96 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 107 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 111 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 114 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 117 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.8").