All Countries
Weather & Climate in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 163 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.2863°N, 78.8351°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 124 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 96 km | 19 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 29 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.4 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 27 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.4 | 115 km | 17 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.3 | 82 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 11 km E of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 88 km | 22 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 12 km SSE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.2 | 84 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 57 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 70 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 80 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachimbiro (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 110 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 113 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 114 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 121 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 135 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 145 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 163 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 164 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 169 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 184 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in |
San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.0") and November the driest (3.2").