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Weather & Climate in Mindo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mindo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 299.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,967 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,967 ft (1,514 m) |
| Area | 143.8 sq mi (372.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0520°N, 78.7763°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 16, 2016 | 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador | M7.8 | 136 km | 21 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 111 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 115 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 27 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.4 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 29 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.4 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 121 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 56 km | 19 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 11 km E of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.2 | 95 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 130 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 24 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 36 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 38 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 61 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 69 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 74 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 79 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 79 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 85 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 88 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 101 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in |
Mindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (1.1").