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Weather & Climate in San José de Chazo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Chazo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°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 9,075 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,075 ft (2,766 m) |
| Area | 51.6 sq mi (133.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5303°N, 78.5530°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
360 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 142 km | 207 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 115 km | 196 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 87 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 92 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 149 km | 73 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 119 km | 91 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 87 km | 175 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 121 km | 165 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 51 km | 51 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 114 km | 195 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 61 km | 166 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 76 km | 169 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 134 km | 89 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 61 km | 168 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 96 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 125 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 127 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 131 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 133 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 151 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 151 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 175 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 185 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in |
San José de Chazo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in August to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.7").