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Weather & Climate in Tulcán, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tulcán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,718 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,718 ft (2,962 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8124°N, 77.7171°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 51 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 20 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 58 km | 131 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 80 km | 143 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 114 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 103 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 57 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 123 km | 27 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 41 km | 21 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 27 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 40 km | 8 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 16 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.7 | 128 km | 58 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 23 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 25 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 60 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 74 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 81 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 91 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 92 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 120 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 145 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 147 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 151 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 151 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
Tulcán has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 49°F in July to 51°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.0").