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Weather & Climate in Playas, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Playas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 205.1 sq mi (531.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.6320°N, 80.3881°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 | 62 km | 68 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru | M6.3 | 99 km | 40 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 66 km | 70 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 94 km | 73 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 77 km | 57 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 119 km | 91 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 44 km | 29 km |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | M5.5 | 85 km | 71 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.5 | 86 km | 19 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.4 | 99 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 79 km | 40 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador | M5.4 | 105 km | 89 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 45 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 68 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 89 km |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Playas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.2").