Crops · dekad 2026-09-01

Ecuador

2 of 22 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 0.5.

Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure2of 22
Vegetation, current0of 22
Water satisfaction2of 22
Rainfall, 3-month9of 22
Temperature11of 22

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

15th worst (joint) of 26 years at this point in the season

The joint 15th most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together, level with 2004 and 2025

20042025202620012026

What the instruments say

The canopy is in its best third, while water satisfaction and rainfall are in mid-range.

Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.

Vegetation, cumulative+0.6426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2820th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction45%14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.3913th 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.3 °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. 66 of the 440 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 seven. 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.

its normalworsebetterMorona SantiagoZamora ChinchipeOrellanaSucumbiosNapoManabiImbaburaSanta ElenaEl OroCarchiLojaTsachilasTungurahuaEmeraldsGuayasAzuayLos RiosChimborazoCotopaxiCanarPichinchaBolivar

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

-2.57 lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-2.57lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.393rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.77lowest 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.
Temperature20.4 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Zamora Chinchipe

-1.91 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.912nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.393rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.593rd 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.
Temperature19.9 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Orellana

-1.24 lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.24lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1115th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-4.53lowest 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.
Temperature25.3 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Sucumbios

-1.20 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.202nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.566th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.50lowest 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.
Temperature24.9 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Napo

-0.80 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.805th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.667th 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-2.27lowest 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.
Temperature23.6 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Manabi

-0.66 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.663rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.633rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction53%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.4321st 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Imbabura

-0.35 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.359th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.556th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction77%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.856th 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.
Temperature15.8 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Santa Elena

-0.25 11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.2511th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.2112th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction31%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.2623rd 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

El Oro

+0.23 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2316th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4418th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction52%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.1019th 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Carchi

+0.29 17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2917th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction84%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.07lowest 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.
Temperature9.2 °C11th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Loja

+0.47 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2316th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction27%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.66lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tsachilas

+0.54 18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5418th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.6724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction81%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.2417th 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.
Temperature24.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tungurahua

+0.56 20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5620th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3615th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction92%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.47lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature8.9 °C7th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Emeralds

+0.60 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6024th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0325th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction83%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.5019th 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Guayas

+0.65 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3019th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction38%18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.0918th 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Azuay

+0.99 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9925th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0925th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction53%16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.243rd 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature16.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Los Rios

+1.01 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.0126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction40%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.1714th 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Chimborazo

+1.11 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.1126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1014th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction76%18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.61lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature10.1 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Cotopaxi

+1.13 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.1326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.0714th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction73%11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.62lowest 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature9.0 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Canar

+1.35 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.3526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.1526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction69%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.647th 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature21.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Pichincha

+1.48 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.4826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1214th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction79%2nd 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 is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature10.8 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Bolivar

+2.42 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+2.4226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0825th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction73%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.782nd 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 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature14.0 °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.

Kristjan Lepik (2026). The Long Swell, Crops. thelongswell.com