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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 Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,973 ft (2,735 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3388°N, 79.0657°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.4"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.00"

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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