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Weather & Climate in La Troncal, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Troncal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4247°N, 79.3416°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
221 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 | 69 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 116 km | 88 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 53 km | 94 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 55 km | 70 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 66 km | 73 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 45 km | 91 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 49 km | 71 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 137 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 49 km | 89 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 83 km | 27 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 20 km | 35 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 59 km | 90 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 43 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 127 km | 64 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 71 km | 69 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 148 km | 84 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in |
La Troncal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.8") and August the driest (0.4").