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Weather & Climate in San José del Tambo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José del Tambo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 127.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9561°N, 79.2363°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
264 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 115 km | 68 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 54 km | 94 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 83 km | 70 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 62 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 30 km | 91 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 115 km | 51 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 64 km | 71 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 45 km | 89 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 144 km | 168 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 143 km | 166 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 33 km | 35 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 140 km | 167 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 117 km | 69 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 88 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 168 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 12.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in |
San José del Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.6") and August the driest (0.3").