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Weather & Climate in Shell, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 114.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,117 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,117 ft (2,474 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5054°N, 78.0633°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
417 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 22, 2019 | 115 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M7.5 | 136 km | 145 km |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 88 km | 207 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 62 km | 196 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 35 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 55 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 126 km | 94 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 118 km E of Palora, Ecuador | M5.7 | 133 km | 177 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 136 km | 148 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 33 km | 175 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 63 km | 195 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 72 km | 165 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 83 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 7 km | 168 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 64 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 101 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 109 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 114 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 118 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 127 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 142 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 160 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 171 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 177 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 5.3 in |
Shell has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (4.8").