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Salinas, Ecuador

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43,862 Population 4,453/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Salinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density4,453/sq mi
Coordinates-2.2145°N, 80.9515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 138 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 119 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 25 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 127 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 34 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 130 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 96 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 121 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 126 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 91 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 131 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 107 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 36 km
Aug 4, 1991 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.5 145 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 39 km
Feb 17, 2005 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M5.5 51 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 135 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 66 km
Jan 21, 2005 25 km SW of Montecristi, Ecuador M5.4 115 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 6 138 km
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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