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Galera, Ecuador
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
Galera is a small town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8166°, -80.0465° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Esmeraldas |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.7 inches (1,923 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Galera
Galera is a small town in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 117.1 sq mi (303.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8166°N, 80.0465°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 119 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 77 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 50 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 65 km |
| 1906 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 195 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 195 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 196 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in |
Galera has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and August the driest (1.5").
Schools in Galera
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Villamil | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Galera
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Galera
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Galera
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | Large Airport |
| Km 192 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedernales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tapatla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Galera
What is the weather like in Galera?
Galera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.7 inches.