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Weather & Climate in Palenque, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palenque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 124.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4376°N, 79.7569°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
310 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 150 km | 68 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 135 km | 94 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 108 km | 70 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 67 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 74 km | 91 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 140 km | 29 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 127 km | 51 km |
| Aug 4, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.5 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 89 km | 71 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 170 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 175 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in |
Palenque has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.4") and August the driest (0.0").