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Weather & Climate in La Tingue, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tingue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,865 ft (1,483 m) |
| Area | 210.1 sq mi (544.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9106°N, 79.5785°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
206 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 | 129 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 69 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 88 km | 49 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 38 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 90 km | 40 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 125 km | 45 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 119 km | 27 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 80 km | 69 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 111 km | 37 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 86 km | 100 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 146 km | 64 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 118 km | 62 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 124 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 148 km | 90 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
La Tingue has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.5").