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Weather & Climate in Oyacachi, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oyacachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,273 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,273 ft (3,436 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.2131°N, 78.0884°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
202 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 146 km | 207 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 134 km | 196 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 139 km | 175 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 123 km | 195 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 117 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 148 km | 168 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 145 km | 186 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.3 | 140 km | 192 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 47 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 146 km | 190 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador | M5.2 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 71 km | 131 km |
| Jul 7, 1994 | 30 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.1 | 98 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chacana (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 25 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 29 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 30 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 37 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 50 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 50 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 53 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 57 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 61 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 63 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 65 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 66 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 79 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Oyacachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 31°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.6").