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Weather & Climate in Casacay, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Casacay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 322 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 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 77.0 sq mi (199.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3230°N, 79.7228°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
268 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 | 62 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 | 64 km | 88 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 103 km | 70 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 148 km | 94 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 143 km | 73 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 109 km | 49 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 144 km | 91 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 57 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 121 km | 71 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 138 km | 89 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 30 km | 40 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 123 km | 45 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 110 km | 69 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 53 km | 27 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 101 km | 37 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 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in |
Casacay has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.5").