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Weather & Climate in Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Francisco de Orellana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 139.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 91 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4497°N, 76.9972°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 97 km | 207 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 112 km | 196 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 134 km | 12 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 | 106 km | 195 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.3 | 117 km | 192 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 124 km | 186 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 113 km | 131 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador | M5.2 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 47 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 126 km | 190 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 75 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.1 | 127 km | 191 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 70 km | 27 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 49 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.1 | 141 km | 169 km |
| Mar 26, 2010 | 37 km WSW of Tena, Ecuador | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2007 | 30 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.0 | 138 km | 180 km |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 44 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 43 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M4.9 | 134 km | 205 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 47 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M4.9 | 142 km | 171 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sumaco (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 71 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 112 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 122 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 127 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 140 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 154 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 162 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 172 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 174 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 175 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 176 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 180 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in |
Puerto Francisco de Orellana has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 139.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.0") and August the driest (9.1").