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Weather & Climate in Latacunga, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Latacunga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,088 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,088 ft (2,770 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9342°N, 78.6152°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
304 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 125 km | 196 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 122 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 108 km | 175 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 119 km | 195 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 58 km | 8 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 18 km | 51 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 114 km | 169 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 98 km | 166 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 96 km | 168 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 33 km | 13 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.3 | 127 km | 192 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 128 km | 186 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador | M5.2 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Oct 7, 2017 | 5 km E of Palora, Ecuador | M5.2 | 116 km | 138 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 47 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 127 km | 190 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 98 km | 167 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 35 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 65 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 73 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 74 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 82 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 85 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 109 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 119 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 128 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 141 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
Latacunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 39°F in July to 54°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.3").