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Weather & Climate in Santiago, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,917 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,917 ft (2,413 m) |
| Area | 68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7938°N, 79.2819°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 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 | 129 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 40 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 123 km | 49 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 115 km | 69 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 123 km | 27 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 124 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 123 km | 90 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 56 km | 100 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 138 km | 50 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 89 km | 79 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 45 km | 84 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 76 km | 72 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 71 km | 89 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 94 km | 69 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 62 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru | M5.0 | 141 km | 39 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 96 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in |
Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in January to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (1.3").