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Weather & Climate in El Empalme, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Empalme has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 175.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0449°N, 79.6384°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
297 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 96 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 112 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 113 km | 91 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.5 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Aug 4, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.5 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 133 km | 71 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 137 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 140 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 151 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 171 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 178 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 178 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 16.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in |
El Empalme has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.9") and August the driest (0.3").