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Weather & Climate in Taisha, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taisha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 111.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3397°N, 77.4603°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
460 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 | 49 km | 145 km |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Ecuador | M7.1 | 121 km | 207 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 65 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 65 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 118 km | 196 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 85 km | 173 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Jan 18, 2019 | 48 km WNW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M5.7 | 125 km | 103 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 118 km E of Palora, Ecuador | M5.7 | 85 km | 177 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 108 km | 175 km |
| Mar 13, 1990 | 53 km W of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M5.6 | 136 km | 112 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 50 km | 148 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 127 km | 195 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 56 km | 165 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 108 km | 168 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 105 km | 166 km |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.4 | 90 km | 169 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 52 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in |
Taisha has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 93.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (6.3").