3 of 21 crop regions in Ecuador are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 2, on a recent average of 0.42.
Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure3of 21
Vegetation, current1of 21
Water satisfaction0of 21
Rainfall, 3-month2of 21
Temperature13of 21
What moved, and when
Each square is one dekad, and its shade shows how many of this country’s crop regions stood at their own worst on record for that point in the season. Rows are ordered by how much time each instrument summarises, shortest first, because a shorter window can move sooner. That order is fixed and is the same on every country page.
Vegetation, currentthis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Soil moisturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Temperaturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Rainfall, 3-monththe past 3 monthsalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Vegetation, cumulativethe season so far, from sowingalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Water satisfactionthe season so far, as a water balance
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
none at a recordone regionfewer than a thirda third to three quartersmost or alltoo few regions reporting to saynot reported
What connects these rows
Nothing we can show. The driver is not identified here. This section says what moved and when. It never says because.
These 25 dekads were picked rather than derived. A shorter window changes which peak looks like the first, and a sequence visible inside a window may not exist outside it.
How bad is it, against this
country’s own record
Five instruments read together
our combination, not an observation
9th worst
of 26 years at this point in the season
The 9th most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together
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 0.159, 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 worst third, while water satisfaction and rainfall are in their best third.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.372nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.344th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction78%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.0424th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature19.3 °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 can
disagree: a region can sit at a record low on vegetation while water
or rainfall sits in its best third. 37 of the 238 regions at a record low on current vegetation have water or rainfall sitting in its own best third at the same moment, about one in six. 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
-2.80
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-2.80lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-3.272nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.702nd 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.
Temperature21.2 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Zamora Chinchipe
-2.07
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-2.072nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.192nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.642nd 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.
Temperature20.6 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Imbabura
-1.42
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.422nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.332nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.2824th 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.
Temperature14.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Pichincha
-1.29
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.29lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.27lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.3519th 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.
Temperature11.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Sucumbios
-1.25
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.25lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2717th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.3919th 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.
Temperature25.1 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Azuay
-1.12
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.123rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.153rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.383rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature12.9 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Orellana
-1.02
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.023rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.1326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.527th 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.
Temperature25.2 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Carchi
-0.90
5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.905th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.745th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.2517th 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.
Temperature12.8 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Napo
-0.87
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.872nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.983rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.83lowest 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.
Temperature24.2 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Cotopaxi
-0.41
6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.416th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.484th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.418th 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.
Temperature11.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Santa Elena
-0.37
11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.3711th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.1410th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction25%11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+5.2026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Chimborazo
-0.28
8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.288th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.397th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.60lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature11.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
El Oro
+0.23
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2318th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2418th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+5.2026th 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.
Temperature27.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Canar
+0.28
16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2816th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2216th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction64%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.123rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature9.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Tungurahua
+0.32
19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3219th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0514th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction95%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.972nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature11.4 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Manabi
+0.35
23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3523rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.8226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction34%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+4.2826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Tsachilas
+0.47
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4718th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4417th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction81%23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+4.5826th 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.
Temperature25.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Loja
+0.55
25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5525th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.377th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction24%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.9126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Guayas
+0.93
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction26%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+4.8326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Los Rios
+1.15
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.1526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7323rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction32%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+4.8526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Bolivar
+1.71
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.7126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5117th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction67%25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.8326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 2 dekads behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature14.6 °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.