hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) with consistently very warm to hot conditions all year round. The advance and retreat of the cold Humboldt Current means there are two seasons: a lengthy dry season from May to December and a short wet season from January to April. The wet season is quite erratic owing to the El Niño Southern Oscillation. in El Niño years rainfall may be several times the long-term mean. Twin cities Baracaldo, Spain References External links Populated places in Manabí Province Populated places established in 1535 Provincial capitals in Ecuador 1535 establishments in the Spanish Empire