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Weather & Climate in Guabo, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,476/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2440°N, 79.8287°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
289 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 | 51 km | 68 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru | M6.3 | 129 km | 40 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 78 km | 88 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador | M5.8 | 150 km | 94 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 93 km | 70 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 134 km | 73 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 111 km | 57 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 138 km | 91 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 144 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 109 km | 49 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 112 km | 71 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 16 km | 40 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 143 km | 16 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 117 km | 45 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 131 km | 89 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 40 km | 27 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 112 km | 69 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 96 km | 76 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 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, 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) | 1.7 in |
Guabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (0.6").