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Weather & Climate in Nueva Tarqui, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Tarqui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 141.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,131 ft (1,564 m) |
| Area | 164.8 sq mi (426.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4586°N, 78.6644°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 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 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 55 km | 88 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 133 km | 94 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 131 km | 25 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 133 km | 60 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 148 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 84 km | 90 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 57 km | 100 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 50 km | 72 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 46 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in |
Nueva Tarqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in August to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.4").