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Weather & Climate in Macas, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 155.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,314 ft (1,315 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3074°N, 78.1203°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
473 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 22, 2019 | 115 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M7.5 | 120 km | 145 km |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 147 km | 207 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 56 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 60 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 130 km | 196 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 82 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 85 km | 94 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 118 km E of Palora, Ecuador | M5.7 | 146 km | 177 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 121 km | 148 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 105 km | 175 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 137 km | 195 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 86 km | 165 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 86 km | 168 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 58 km | 25 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 78 km | 169 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 83 km | 166 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 185 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Driest |
Macas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 98.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (6.0").