Weather & Climate in Nabón, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nabón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 93.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,973 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,973 ft (2,735 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3388°N, 79.0657°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 107 km | 68 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 17 km | 88 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 134 km | 70 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 119 km | 94 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 143 km | 71 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 107 km | 27 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 103 km | 69 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 74 km | 100 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 67 km | 90 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 105 km | 50 km |
| Nov 17, 2001 | 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 141 km | 102 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 20 km | 72 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in |
Nabón has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (2.0").
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