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Weather & Climate in Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vilcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,574 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2608°N, 79.2227°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 90 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 128 km | 49 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 115 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 58 km | 100 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 67 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 79 km | 84 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 144 km | 69 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 129 km | 79 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 112 km | 89 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 124 km | 72 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 116 km | 62 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 142 km | 85 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 131 km | 44 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 99 km | 61 km |
| Sep 16, 1998 | 51 km E of Pasaje, Ecuador | M4.9 | 114 km | 104 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 104 km | 83 km |
| Oct 12, 1999 | 20 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M4.9 | 78 km | 78 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 109 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in |
Vilcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (1.2").