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Weather & Climate in Tarapoa, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarapoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 208.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1243°N, 76.3457°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 30, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Ecuador | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 39 km NW of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.4 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 41 km SSW of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.4 | 148 km | 222 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 61 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M4.3 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Mar 23, 2000 | 110 km SE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 49 km NNE of Archidona, Ecuador | M4.2 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Apr 21, 1999 | 42 km WNW of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador | M4.2 | 108 km | 54 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 39 km S of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.2 | 141 km | 184 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 12 km NE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 53 km W of Nueva Loja, Ecuador | M4.0 | 115 km | 68 km |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 72 km ESE of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador | M4.0 | 63 km | 145 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 27 km ESE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.0 | 95 km | 144 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 61 km SE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M4.0 | 112 km | 36 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 42 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador | M3.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 80 km SSE of Boca Suno, Ecuador | M3.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador | M2.5 | 108 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 146 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 150 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 183 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 188 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in |
Tarapoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 138.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.8") and January the driest (8.6").