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Weather & Climate in Jama, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 562.2 sq mi (1,456.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.2017°N, 80.2636°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
324 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 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 46 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 106 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 7 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 35 km | 23 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.2 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 27 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 22 km | 24 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 111 km | 29 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 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 184 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in |
Jama has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and November the driest (0.2").