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Weather & Climate in Los Encuentros, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Encuentros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,871 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,871 ft (875 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7599°N, 78.6480°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 67 km | 88 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 50 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 28 km | 100 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 116 km | 90 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 53 km | 89 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 46 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 97 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Nov 17, 2001 | 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 106 km | 102 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 109 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 114 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 138 km | 69 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 115 km | 84 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 77 km | 72 km |
| Nov 14, 1995 | 65 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 137 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in |
Los Encuentros has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.5").