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Weather & Climate in Puyo, Ecuador

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Puyo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 114.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density4,712/sq mi
Coordinates-1.4916°N, 78.0034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.1"
200% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 7.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Feb 22, 2019 115 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M7.5 131 km 145 km
Aug 12, 2010 Ecuador M7.1 82 km 207 km
Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 141 km 24 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 144 km 17 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 55 km 196 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 96 km 33 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 30 km 173 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 54 km 12 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 132 km 94 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 144 km 12 km
Aug 15, 2011 118 km E of Palora, Ecuador M5.7 127 km 177 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 127 km 33 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 26 km 175 km
Jan 15, 1992 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 131 km 148 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 71 km 8 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 67 km 165 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 87 km 51 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 57 km 195 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 123 km 33 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 9 km 166 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 68 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 75 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 103 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 107 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 113 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 114 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 122 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 127 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 144 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 161 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 162 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 169 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 178 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 183 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 8.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 8.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 10.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 12.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 13.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 15.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 12.6 in
August 65°F (19°C) 10.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 9.8 in
November 67°F (20°C) 9.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 8.9 in

Puyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 130.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (8.0").

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