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Weather & Climate in Salima, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 562.2 sq mi (1,456.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3244°N, 79.9645°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 16, 2016 | 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador | M7.8 | 8 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 43 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 23 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 91 km | 23 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 46 km | 21 km |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.2 | 44 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 47 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 83 km | 24 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.6 | 29 km | 11 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.5 | 124 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 96 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 8 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 99 km |
| 1906 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 138 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 162 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 168 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 170 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 178 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 187 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Salima has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and November the driest (1.2").