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Weather & Climate in Zamora, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zamora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 146.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,212 ft (979 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0645°N, 78.9512°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 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 | 72 km | 88 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 148 km | 40 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 145 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 50 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 146 km | 90 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 20 km | 100 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 90 km | 84 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 49 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 138 km | 69 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 100 km | 72 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 137 km | 79 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 83 km | 89 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 144 km | 85 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 44 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 60 km | 92 km |
| Jan 3, 2020 | 6 km S of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador | M4.9 | 142 km | 69 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 83 km |
| Jun 27, 1995 | 19 km WNW of Cuenca, Ecuador | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2004 | 28 km NW of Celica, Ecuador | M4.9 | 136 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in |
Zamora has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (2.9").