Celica, Ecuador

Full City Profile

5,499 Population 51/sq mi density

6,572 ft Elevation 2,003 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Celica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,572 ft (2,003 m)
Area	107.9 sq mi (279.5 km²)
Population Density	51/sq mi
Coordinates	-4.1030°N, 79.9560°W
Timezone	America/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 9.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023	14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador	M6.8	147 km
May 21, 2005	55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru	M6.3	146 km
Jul 30, 2021	7 km E of Sullana, Peru	M6.2	116 km
Aug 3, 1999	56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador	M5.9	114 km
May 22, 2000	5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru	M5.8	126 km
Jun 30, 1997	11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru	M5.8	108 km
Jun 5, 2017	Peru-Ecuador border region	M5.6	45 km
Mar 29, 1991	22 km NE of Máncora, Peru	M5.6	107 km
Feb 10, 1990	58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru	M5.6	142 km
May 8, 2025	12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru	M5.4	88 km
Apr 3, 2012	5 km ENE of Piura, Peru	M5.4	139 km
Aug 3, 2014	24 km NE of Máncora, Peru	M5.4	109 km
Aug 21, 2023	6 km N of Machala, Ecuador	M5.4	101 km
Apr 22, 2007	45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru	M5.4	147 km
Feb 16, 1990	55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru	M5.3	136 km
Mar 5, 1997	13 km E of Zorritos, Peru	M5.3	81 km
Aug 18, 1992	12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador	M5.3	134 km
Jan 26, 2014	25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru	M5.3	104 km
Jun 29, 2001	19 km NW of Papayal, Peru	M5.3	102 km
Aug 11, 2004	66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru	M5.3	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1953	N. PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	6	106 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
February	68°F (20°C)	7.7 in
March	68°F (20°C)	9.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
April	68°F (20°C)	6.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	0.1 in
September	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
October	67°F (20°C)	0.8 in
November	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in
December	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in

Celica has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in June to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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