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Weather & Climate in San Pedro de Suma, Ecuador

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Pedro de Suma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 202.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2178°N, 79.5412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 202.9"
434% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 16.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 79 km 21 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 104 km 33 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 80 km 30 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 77 km 16 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 83 km 14 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 116 km 23 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 90 km 21 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 145 km 18 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 121 km 14 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 117 km 10 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 107 km 10 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 128 km 33 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 106 km 13 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 107 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 90 km 17 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 76 km 24 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 125 km 19 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 122 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 104 km 11 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 128 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 132 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 79 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Atacazo (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 104 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 104 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 105 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 123 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 133 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 143 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 145 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 147 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 158 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 159 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 160 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 175 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 13.0 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 14.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 16.5 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 14.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in

San Pedro de Suma has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.5") and August the driest (1.4").

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