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Weather & Climate in Zuña, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zuña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,452 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,452 ft (2,881 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.1878°N, 78.3591°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
478 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 22, 2019 | 115 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M7.5 | 145 km | 145 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M7.0 | 82 km | 24 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M6.5 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M6.3 | 135 km | 196 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | M6.0 | 88 km | 173 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador | M5.9 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 59 km | 94 km |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.6 | 107 km | 175 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 127 km | 91 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 147 km | 148 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | M5.5 | 102 km | 165 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 140 km | 195 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | M5.4 | 86 km | 25 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 141 km | 89 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 79 km | 166 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.4 | 73 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 20 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 168 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 189 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
Zuña has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (5.2").