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Weather & Climate in Balsas, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balsas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7615°N, 79.8242°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
241 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 | 109 km | 68 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru | M6.3 | 140 km | 40 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 81 km | 88 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 130 km | 57 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 69 km | 49 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 65 km | 40 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 98 km | 45 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 42 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 65 km | 69 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 82 km | 37 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 119 km | 76 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.2 | 104 km | 69 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 100 km | 62 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 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in |
Balsas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in June to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.2").