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Weather & Climate in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9017°N, 89.6102°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Galapagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 142 km ENE of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1998 | 94 km SSW of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador | M4.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 16 km N of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 59 km SSW of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador | M4.5 | 60 km | 16 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 10 km E of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador | M4.4 | 140 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Cristobal | Shield | 759 m (2,490 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Santa Cruz | Shield | 864 m (2,835 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Genovesa | Shield | 64 m (210 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Santiago | Shield | 920 m (3,018 ft) | 1906 | 150 km |
| Negra, Sierra | Shield | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 2018 | 174 km |
| Alcedo | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | 1993 | 176 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Shield | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | 2008 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in September to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.4").