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Muisne, Ecuador

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13,393 Population 114/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Muisne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area117.1 sq mi (303.4 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates0.6105°N, 80.0186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 20, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 28 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 140 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 47 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 33 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 89 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 111 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 76 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 42 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 22 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 11 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 113 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 114 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 43 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 113 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 113 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 56 km
Jun 16, 2014 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador M5.7 143 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 26 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 120 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 4 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 600 134 km
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 82 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 28 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 77 km
1906 COLOMBIA-ECUADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 117 km
1958 COLOMBIA-ECUADOR Earthquake 115 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 180 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 184 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 187 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 189 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
August 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Coldest
October 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in

Muisne has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (1.6").

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