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Weather & Climate in Valle Hermoso, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valle Hermoso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 202.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0873°N, 79.2794°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
256 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 16, 2016 | 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador | M7.8 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 75 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.2 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 108 km | 24 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 116 km | 19 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.6 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 133 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 116 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 89 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 76 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 79 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 92 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 111 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 114 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 119 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 127 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 128 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 134 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 144 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 151 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 180 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 12.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 14.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 14.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in |
Valle Hermoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 85.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.1") and August the driest (1.4").