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Weather & Climate in Pacayacu, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pacayacu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 208.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0406°N, 76.5859°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 128 km | 131 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Dec 12, 1991 | 35 km E of Archidona, Ecuador | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2010 | 47 km ESE of Tena, Ecuador | M4.6 | 148 km | 219 km |
| Jan 25, 2018 | 27 km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 53 km S of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Ecuador | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 39 km NW of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.4 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 41 km SSW of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.4 | 137 km | 222 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 35 km E of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 61 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M4.3 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 17 km SE of Córdoba, Colombia | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2000 | 110 km SE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 49 km NNE of Archidona, Ecuador | M4.2 | 123 km | 24 km |
| May 9, 2005 | 8 km SSW of Potosí, Colombia | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 46 km ESE of Tena, Ecuador | M4.2 | 149 km | 187 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 128 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 156 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 165 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 166 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 178 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 180 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 180 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 181 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 189 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in |
Pacayacu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 136.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (8.7").