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Paján, Ecuador

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9,183 Population 133/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Paján has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area69.2 sq mi (179.1 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5527°N, 80.4285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 107 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 150 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 81 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 96 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 61 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 45 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 126 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 140 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 141 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 64 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 142 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 132 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 116 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 56 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 110 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 89 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 90 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 150 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 118 km
Aug 4, 1991 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Warmest, Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Paján has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in August to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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