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Weather & Climate in Veintiocho de Mayo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Veintiocho de Mayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 93.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,140 ft (1,262 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6362°N, 78.9265°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 140 km | 68 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 33 km | 88 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 38 km | 100 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 136 km | 69 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.2 | 139 km | 19 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 99 km | 90 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador | M5.2 | 141 km | 50 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 84 km | 84 km |
| Nov 17, 2001 | 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 130 km | 102 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 36 km | 89 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 120 km | 79 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 105 km | 69 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 53 km | 72 km |
| Aug 11, 1997 | 66 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.0 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Feb 21, 2009 | 26 km S of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.0 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 54 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2009 | 6 km ENE of Cañar, Ecuador | M5.0 | 123 km | 86 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in |
Veintiocho de Mayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (2.8").