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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 93.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7010°N, 78.8967°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 147 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 40 km | 88 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 149 km | 50 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 30 km | 100 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 143 km | 69 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 148 km | 50 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 106 km | 90 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 125 km | 79 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 61 km | 72 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 113 km | 69 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 87 km | 84 km |
| Nov 17, 2001 | 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 129 km | 102 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 42 km | 89 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 54 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2009 | 26 km S of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.0 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2009 | 6 km ENE of Cañar, Ecuador | M5.0 | 130 km | 86 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (2.9").