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Weather & Climate in Nueva Loja, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Loja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 96 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 96 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0860°N, 76.8953°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 129 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 91 km | 131 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 114 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 127 km | 49 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Dec 12, 1991 | 35 km E of Archidona, Ecuador | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2010 | 47 km ESE of Tena, Ecuador | M4.6 | 143 km | 219 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jan 8, 2004 | 41 km NNW of Archidona, Ecuador | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2018 | 27 km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 42 km E of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.5 | 141 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 107 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 121 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 137 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 141 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 142 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 145 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 152 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 159 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 161 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 165 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 174 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in |
Nueva Loja has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 136.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (8.5").