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Weather & Climate in Santa María del Toachi, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María del Toachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 169.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 125.5 sq mi (325.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6400°N, 79.2296°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
209 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 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 133 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 79 km | 51 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 109 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 135 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 75 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 88 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 88 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 113 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 114 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 122 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 137 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 143 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 153 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 157 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 162 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 13.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 15.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 16.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 14.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in |
Santa María del Toachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 84.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.5") and August the driest (1.1").