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Weather & Climate in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esmeraldas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9592°N, 79.6540°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
188 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 | 71 km | 21 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 52 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 61 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 19 km | 18 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 42 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.2 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 41 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 8 km | 19 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.6 | 59 km | 11 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 27 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.4 | 28 km | 17 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 29 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.4 | 30 km | 24 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.3 | 31 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 11 km E of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 11 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 79 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 32 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 71 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 21 km |
| 1906 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 150 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuicocha (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 161 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 162 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 167 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 172 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 181 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 186 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 191 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in |
Esmeraldas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in September to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.8") and November the driest (1.1").