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Weather & Climate in Macará, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macará has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.3818°N, 79.9452°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 95 km | 34 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 135 km | 88 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 117 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 57 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 114 km | 64 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 16 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 103 km | 45 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 132 km | 40 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 37 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 43 km | 69 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 73 km | 62 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 135 km | 100 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 39 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 105 km | 67 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 31 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 112 km | 79 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 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in |
Macará has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.1").