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Weather & Climate in Sigchos, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sigchos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 40°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 8,898 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,898 ft (2,712 m) |
| Area | 119.0 sq mi (308.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7047°N, 78.8887°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 147 km | 175 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 49 km | 51 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 135 km | 168 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 137 km | 166 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.3 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador | M5.2 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 137 km | 167 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.1 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 1994 | 30 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador | M5.1 | 78 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2004 | 22 km E of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 6 km NE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.0 | 131 km | 168 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 49 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 50 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 68 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 80 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 87 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 95 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 101 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 127 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 129 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 133 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 142 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in |
Sigchos has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 40°F in July to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").