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Weather & Climate in San Carlos, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 175.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1160°N, 79.4363°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
236 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 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 144 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 110 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 104 km | 91 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 129 km | 71 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 85 km | 51 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 110 km | 89 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Santa Ana, Ecuador | M5.2 | 106 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 121 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 125 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 141 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 156 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 160 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 168 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 173 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 17.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 18.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (18.7") and August the driest (0.6").