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Weather & Climate in El Esfuerzo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Esfuerzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 174.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4165°N, 79.2756°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
239 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 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 108 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador | M6.0 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.6 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 100 km | 51 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador | M5.5 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 29 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.4 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.4 | 127 km | 33 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 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 74 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 80 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 98 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 104 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 114 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 126 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 130 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 142 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 143 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 148 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 152 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 12.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in |
El Esfuerzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.8") and August the driest (1.4").