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Santa Elena, Ecuador
Full City Profile
42,214
Population
5,283/sq mi density
141 ft
Elevation
43 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Santa Elena 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 Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2265°N, 80.8581°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 134 km |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 30 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 |
Santa Elena 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").