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Weather & Climate in Las Nieves, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Nieves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 61°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 8,304 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,304 ft (2,531 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3419°N, 79.1153°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 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 | 103 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 13 km | 88 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 131 km | 70 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 120 km | 94 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 150 km | 91 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 141 km | 71 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 96 km | 40 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 103 km | 27 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 102 km | 50 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 99 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 69 km | 90 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 76 km | 100 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 75 km | 84 km |
| Nov 17, 2001 | 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 147 km | 102 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 70 km | 69 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 30 km | 89 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 95 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Las Nieves has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (1.7").