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Weather & Climate in Malacatos, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malacatos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2191°N, 79.2599°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 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 | 86 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 123 km | 49 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 111 km | 69 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 58 km | 100 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 67 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 122 km | 79 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 110 km | 89 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 73 km | 84 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 138 km | 69 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 120 km | 72 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 136 km | 85 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 62 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 44 km |
| Oct 12, 1999 | 20 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M4.9 | 73 km | 78 km |
| Jan 3, 2020 | 6 km S of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador | M4.9 | 129 km | 69 km |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 17 km NNE of Piñas, Ecuador | M4.9 | 88 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 103 km | 83 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 102 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in |
Malacatos has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in January to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (0.9").