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Weather & Climate in Sardinas, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sardinas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,351 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3843°N, 77.8375°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
281 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 115 km | 207 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 105 km | 196 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 141 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 74 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 116 km | 175 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 95 km | 195 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 121 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 133 km | 166 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 130 km | 168 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 140 km | 169 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.3 | 112 km | 192 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 92 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 117 km | 186 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 47 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 119 km | 190 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aliso (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 24 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 29 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 35 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 40 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 46 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 49 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 74 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 81 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 84 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 87 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 88 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 97 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 107 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in |
Sardinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 45°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (3.6").