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Weather & Climate in Balao, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9106°N, 79.8151°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 15 km | 68 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru | M6.3 | 137 km | 40 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 94 km | 88 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 56 km | 70 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 125 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 97 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 102 km | 91 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 143 km | 49 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 116 km | 57 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 113 km | 29 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 75 km | 71 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 144 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 36 km | 40 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 143 km | 45 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 94 km | 89 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 99 km | 76 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 111 km | 42 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 12 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in |
Balao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in September to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.6").