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Weather & Climate in Moraspungo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moraspungo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 513.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 125.5 sq mi (325.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1741°N, 79.2234°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 129 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 115 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 102 km | 91 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 62 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 131 km | 71 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 141 km | 168 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 111 km | 89 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 142 km | 166 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Santa Ana, Ecuador | M5.2 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 141 km | 167 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 104 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 114 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 131 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 140 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 143 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 154 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 159 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 191 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 191 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 192 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 15.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in |
Moraspungo has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in January to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.2") and August the driest (0.9").