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Weather & Climate in Guale, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 124.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 318.3 sq mi (824.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6300°N, 80.2392°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 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 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | M6.8 | 135 km | 68 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 98 km | 70 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 67 km | 73 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 95 km | 91 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 88 km | 71 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 65 km | 19 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.5 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 38 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Licto (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in |
Guale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.5") and August the driest (0.1").