Climate Insights for Guaranda
Bolívar, Ecuador
Climate Overview
The climate in Guaranda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 4,586 mm of precipitation falls per year. Guaranda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guaranda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Guaranda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 180.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Guaranda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guaranda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Guaranda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 18°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Guaranda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 64°F. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 55°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Guaranda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,586 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 382 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 633 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 137 mm. That's 497 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Guaranda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 180.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 24.9 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.4 in. That's 19.6 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Guaranda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Guaranda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guaranda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guaranda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.