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Weather & Climate in Calceta, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calceta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 117.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8458°N, 80.1639°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
341 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 16, 2016 | 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador | M7.8 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 38 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 84 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 51 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 139 km | 73 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 100 km | 29 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.5 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 181 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 190 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in |
Calceta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.2") and August the driest (0.3").