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Naranjal, Ecuador

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32,045 Population 11,825/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Naranjal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density11,825/sq mi
Coordinates-2.6764°N, 79.6174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 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 29 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 100 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 38 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 92 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 74 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 71 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 145 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 121 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 149 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 129 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 51 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 66 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 133 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 70 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 60 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 128 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 42 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 9 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 29 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 6 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 150 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in Warmest
May 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in

Naranjal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in August to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and August the driest (0.4").

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