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Jesús María, Ecuador

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236 ft Elevation 72 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Jesús María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5683°N, 79.5459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 42 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 107 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 37 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 80 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 65 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 58 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 125 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 150 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 42 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 127 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 130 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 84 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 54 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 140 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 46 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 55 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 100 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 15 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 43 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 72 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 6 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 136 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 12.3 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in

Jesús María has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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