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Weather & Climate in Loja, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 146.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,759 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,759 ft (2,060 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9931°N, 79.2042°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 60 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 128 km | 49 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 122 km | 40 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 118 km | 69 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 45 km | 100 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 148 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 142 km | 90 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 61 km | 84 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 117 km | 69 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 109 km | 79 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 84 km | 89 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 94 km | 72 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 119 km | 85 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 131 km | 62 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 18 km S of Naranjal, Ecuador | M4.9 | 137 km | 27 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 123 km | 83 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 84 km ESE of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M4.9 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 38 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in |
Loja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (1.9").