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Weather & Climate in San Miguel de Bolívar, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel de Bolívar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 131.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,621 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,621 ft (2,323 m) |
| Area | 50.3 sq mi (130.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7094°N, 79.0420°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
295 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 | 150 km | 68 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 140 km | 173 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 66 km | 94 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 118 km | 70 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 91 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 63 km | 91 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 144 km | 175 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 81 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 97 km | 71 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 129 km | 169 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 116 km | 168 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 116 km | 166 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 77 km | 89 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 147 km | 55 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 66 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 133 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 158 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 169 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 173 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 175 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in |
San Miguel de Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 45°F in January to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.2").