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Weather & Climate in Tosagua, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tosagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 117.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7859°N, 80.2346°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 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 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 28 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 74 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 63 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 45 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 148 km | 73 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 92 km | 29 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.5 | 76 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | M5.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 186 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in |
Tosagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and November the driest (0.2").