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El Rosario, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

El Rosario is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,156 ft (962 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,156 ft Elevation 962 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About El Rosario

Portovelo Curipamba is a town in the El Oro Province of Ecuador.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Coordinates-3.7850°, -79.6065°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rosario

El Rosario is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet (962 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

El Rosario experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7850°N, 79.6065°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 115 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 62 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 89 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 146 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 122 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 147 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 76 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 106 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 141 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 105 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 141 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 83 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 110 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 120 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 130 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 138 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 133 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 137 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 10.1 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in

El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in January to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Rosario

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Rosario

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Hospital Americano
Degat
El Cisne
Magner Turner
Museo Municipal
The Magnet Turner

Libraries in El Rosario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Rosario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CELLMARKET
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in El Rosario

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tienda Rivera

Stadiums & Teams in El Rosario

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Rosario

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Rosario

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de El Rosario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
621 m (2,038 ft)

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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What is the weather like in El Rosario?

El Rosario has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.1 inches.

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