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Weather & Climate in San Gerardo de Pacaicaguán, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Gerardo de Pacaicaguán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,822 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,822 ft (2,689 m) |
| Area | 51.6 sq mi (133.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6392°N, 78.6164°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
377 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 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 125 km | 196 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 93 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 78 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 138 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 108 km | 91 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 96 km | 175 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 62 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 141 km | 71 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 125 km | 165 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 125 km | 195 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 68 km | 168 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 122 km | 89 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 82 km | 169 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 68 km | 166 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 109 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 139 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 141 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 143 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 146 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 163 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 165 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 187 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
San Gerardo de Pacaicaguán has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in August to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.7").