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Weather & Climate in Milagro, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Milagro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 136.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.1340°N, 79.5934°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 78 km | 68 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 41 km | 70 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 81 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 24 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 15 km | 91 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 119 km | 29 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 20 km | 71 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 6 km | 89 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 96 km | 55 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 37 km | 35 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 92 km | 27 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 81 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 101 km | 90 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Santa Ana, Ecuador | M5.2 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 121 km | 64 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 54 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in |
Milagro has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.7") and August the driest (0.1").