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Weather & Climate in Montalvo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montalvo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 124.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 46.6 sq mi (120.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0493°N, 77.0086°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
417 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 | 16 km | 145 km |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 93 km | 207 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 124 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 104 km | 196 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 97 km | 173 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jan 18, 2019 | 48 km WNW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M5.7 | 137 km | 103 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 118 km E of Palora, Ecuador | M5.7 | 29 km | 177 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 14 km | 148 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 110 km | 175 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 60 km | 165 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 114 km | 195 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 125 km | 168 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 107 km | 169 km |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 116 km N of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M5.4 | 83 km | 147 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 111 km | 25 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 123 km | 166 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 148 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in |
Montalvo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (7.9").