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Weather & Climate in Machalilla, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machalilla 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 351 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 179.3 sq mi (464.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4738°N, 80.7638°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
345 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 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 53 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 12 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 125 km | 73 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 83 km | 29 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 96 km | 29 km |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.5 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Aug 4, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.5 | 65 km | 21 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 | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Machalilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in August to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (0.3").