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Puerto Quito, Ecuador

Pichincha · Ecuador

Puerto Quito is a small town in Pichincha, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

919 ft Elevation 280 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
202.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Puerto Quito

Puerto Quito

Puerto Quito is a town and urban parish in the province of Pichincha, Ecuador. It is a developing area for ecotourism, with an abundance of wildlife, secondary jungle and waterfalls such as the Cascada Azul. It is beside a major bridge over the river Caoní on the main road from Quito to the coast. By road, Quito is 140 km away, or 3.5 hours by bus.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain202.9 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates0.1212°, -79.2540°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvincePichincha
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation202.9 inches (5,154 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Quito

Puerto Quito is a small town in Ecuador (Pichincha) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 202.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Puerto Quito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 202.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Ecuador avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area1,398.0 sq mi (3,620.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.1212°N, 79.2540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 202.9"
434% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 15.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 80 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 150 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 58 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 69 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 118 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 111 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 67 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 121 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 146 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 145 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 141 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 109 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 146 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 67 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 96 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 119 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 124 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 100 km
Jan 31, 2017 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.5 80 km
Apr 17, 2016 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 94 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 80 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 80 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 88 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 88 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 101 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 106 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 109 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 114 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 120 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 125 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 127 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 141 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 141 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 157 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 166 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.4 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 13.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 15.8 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 13.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Puerto Quito has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.8") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Puerto Quito

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rural Eschool Julio Viteri Gamboa - - - -
Rural School Julio Viteri Gamboa - - - -
Escuela del Cabuyal - - - -
Unidad Educativa Católica "Santiago Apóstol" - - - -
Centro Educativo Matriz N°5 "Dario Guevara" - - - -
Unidad Educativa Puerto Rico - - - -
Unidad Educativa Puerto Quito - - - -
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Radio Stations near Puerto Quito

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flama Plus 104.5 FM entretenimiento, information MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Puerto Quito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO CENTRAL PVM

Hotels in Puerto Quito

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabanas del rio
La Isla
La Isla
Shishink

Restaurants in Puerto Quito

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Parrot
Meats and sea food
Pan de yuca
Parrillada Andy2
Pizza Puerto Quito
Restaurant Sea and Earth
Toñito

Cafes in Puerto Quito

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Suamox

Gas Stations in Puerto Quito

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PS

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Quito

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Airports Near Puerto Quito

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Km 192 Airport-Small Airport
Km 60 Airport-Small Airport
La Celeste Airport.-Small Airport
Molaute Airstrip-Small Airport
Santo Domingo de Los Colorados Airport-Small Airport
Silok Airport-Small Airport
Tambillo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Quito

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Central
Jesus Christ seeds of glory and power
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
135 m (443 ft)
Website
puertoquito.gob.ec/

🇪🇨 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Quito

What is the weather like in Puerto Quito?

Puerto Quito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 202.9 inches.

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