1 of 24 crop regions in Ecuador are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 3, on a recent average of 0.75.
How bad is it, against this
country’s own record
Five instruments read together
our combination, not an observation
8th worst (joint)
of 26 years at this point in the season
The joint 8th most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together, level with 2002
Every input is measured against its own record, but no source publishes this average. It is our combination, not an observation.
This value places the country against itself, so it does not rank countries against each other. Its year-to-year spread here is 0.165, and that spread differs by place, so a higher value elsewhere can be a less unusual year than this one. The rank is the comparable figure.
A reading of conditions to date. It carries no statement about the rest of the season.
What the instruments say
The canopy is in its best third, while water satisfaction is in mid-range and rainfall is in their worst third.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1421st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0113th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction79%12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.437th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for
this point in the season. They are shown together because they
disagree: across the regions on this site, roughly a quarter have
vegetation at a record low while water or rainfall sits in its best
third. This page reports where each one sits and does not say what
caused what.
Every region of Ecuador,
worst to least
Each bar is the full spread of that region’s
previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year.
A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow
bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather
than described.
Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The
rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an
otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where
the whole distribution has moved.
Morona Santiago
-2.46
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.252nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.91lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature19.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Zamora Chinchipe
-1.30
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.444th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.88lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature18.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Orellana
-0.99
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.328th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.232nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature24.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Sucumbios
-0.94
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.417th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.722nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature23.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Napo
-0.88
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.597th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.50lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature23.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Manabi
-0.45
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.149th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction64%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.8021st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Santa Elena
-0.17
7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.0816th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction41%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.3420th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Imbabura
-0.04
11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.753rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction83%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.384th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature12.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
El Oro
+0.04
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.4219th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction65%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.0617th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature24.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Esmeraldas
+0.06
13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4723rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction91%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.309th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Tungurahua
+0.27
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.2717th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.876th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature9.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Loja
+0.31
17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1416th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction57%16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.2214th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature22.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Carchi
+0.32
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.0511th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction79%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.722nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature13.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Guayas
+0.36
21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.7822nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Zona No Del.
+0.51
23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction91%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.7320th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature25.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Azuay
+0.52
23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.98lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction73%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.1118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature15.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Cotopaxi
+0.68
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.436th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction86%16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.4510th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature8.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Tsachilas
+0.72
24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5922nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.4219th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature24.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Los Rios
+0.81
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction67%18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.8422nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Galapagos
+0.92
23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+2.0126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction16%23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.4016th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature25.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Chimborazo
+0.92
24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.1312th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction74%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.1415th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature8.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Canar
+1.11
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7325th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction77%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.2619th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature18.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Pichincha
+1.27
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.177th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction88%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.024th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature12.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Bolivar
+1.79
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.0412th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction89%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.4019th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature10.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what
stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not
separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.