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Weather & Climate in Palmira, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palmira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,745 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,745 ft (3,275 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0816°N, 78.7311°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
444 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 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 147 km | 68 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 116 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 128 km | 70 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 28 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 118 km | 73 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 129 km | 175 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 85 km | 91 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 111 km | 51 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 113 km | 71 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 139 km | 165 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 98 km | 166 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 99 km | 89 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 100 km | 168 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 106 km | 169 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 44 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 160 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 190 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 191 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 193 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in |
Palmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (1.4").