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Weather & Climate in Celica, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Celica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,572 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,572 ft (2,003 m) |
| Area | 107.9 sq mi (279.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.1030°N, 79.9560°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 | 147 km | 68 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru | M6.3 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 114 km | 88 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 45 km | 49 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 142 km | 57 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 88 km | 45 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 64 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 76 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 81 km | 37 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 42 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 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in |
Celica has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in June to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.0").