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Weather & Climate in Palanda, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,730 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,730 ft (1,137 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6495°N, 79.1323°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 133 km | 88 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 50 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 136 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 122 km | 67 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 85 km | 100 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 121 km | 84 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 49 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 120 km | 62 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 87 km | 44 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 102 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 107 km | 61 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 99 km | 83 km |
| Jan 8, 2004 | 28 km NW of Celica, Ecuador | M4.9 | 139 km | 73 km |
| Apr 9, 2016 | 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M4.9 | 96 km | 39 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 62 km | 92 km |
| Oct 12, 1999 | 20 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M4.9 | 122 km | 78 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 65 km | 32 km |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 17 km NNE of Piñas, Ecuador | M4.9 | 137 km | 86 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 34 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M4.8 | 138 km | 94 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 42 km ESE of Papayal, Peru | M4.8 | 146 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in |
Palanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.9") and August the driest (1.1").