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Marcabelí, Ecuador

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5,450 Population 102/sq mi density
1,998 ft Elevation 609 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Marcabelí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area53.7 sq mi (139.1 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7839°N, 79.9123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 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 M6.8 112 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 132 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 148 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 91 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 136 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 120 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 123 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 112 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 59 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 88 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 113 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 65 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 146 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 126 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 99 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 107 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 105 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 56 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 113 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
February 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in

Marcabelí has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in July to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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