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Weather & Climate in Sucúa, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sucúa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 155.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,530 ft (1,076 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4574°N, 78.1710°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
453 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 | 128 km | 145 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 46 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 50 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 147 km | 196 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 100 km | 173 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 82 km | 94 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 123 km | 175 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 130 km | 148 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 101 km | 165 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 103 km | 168 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 96 km | 169 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 51 km | 25 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 100 km | 166 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.3 | 46 km | 60 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | M5.3 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 135 km | 186 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 54 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
Sucúa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (3.8").