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Weather & Climate in Puerto López, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto López has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°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 39 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 179.3 sq mi (464.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5587°N, 80.8093°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
333 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 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 22 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 144 km | 70 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 125 km | 73 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 88 km | 29 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.5 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Aug 4, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.5 | 73 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 | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 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 | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Puerto López has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in August to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.2").