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Weather & Climate in Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Ayora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7402°N, 90.3138°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Galapagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jun 26, 2018 | 35 km NNE of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M5.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 18 km NW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1991 | 82 km NNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2005 | 86 km NNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M5.0 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Feb 28, 1998 | 94 km SSW of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador | M4.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2018 | 72 km NW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1994 | 87 km NNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 77 km W of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 85 km NW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 64 km WNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2015 | 100 km NNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1998 | 85 km WNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 16 km N of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 66 km NW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 81 km NW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 59 km SSW of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador | M4.5 | 82 km | 16 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 10 km E of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.4 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 61 km WNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 57 km W of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 44 km NNW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Cruz (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Cruz | Shield | 864 m (2,835 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Santiago | Shield | 920 m (3,018 ft) | 1906 | 77 km |
| San Cristobal | Shield | 759 m (2,490 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Negra, Sierra | Shield | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 2018 | 96 km |
| Alcedo | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | 1993 | 96 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Shield | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | 2008 | 123 km |
| Darwin | Shield | 1,330 m (4,364 ft) | 1813 | 124 km |
| Genovesa | Shield | 64 m (210 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Ecuador | Shield | 790 m (2,592 ft) | 1150 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in |
Puerto Ayora has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in September to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.2") and October the driest (0.3").