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Ricaurte, Ecuador

Los Ríos · Ecuador

Ricaurte is a small town in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

794 ft Elevation 242 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
98.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Ricaurte

Ricaurte

Catarama is a town in the Los Ríos Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Urdaneta Canton.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain98.4 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Coordinates-1.5715°, -79.4677°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLos Ríos
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation98.4 inches (2,500 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ricaurte

Ricaurte is a small town in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Ricaurte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 98.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area19.6 sq mi (50.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5715°N, 79.4677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.4"
159% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 17.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 150 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 141 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 148 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 101 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 102 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 103 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 63 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 53 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 104 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 116 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 147 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 80 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 60 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.4 149 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 102 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 79 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 142 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 139 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 145 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 98 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 132 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 134 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 152 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 165 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 183 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 190 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 14.0 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 15.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 12.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in

Ricaurte has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (17.1") and August the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Ricaurte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casa de Olmedo
Museo Soloma

Libraries in Ricaurte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CHISMORREO “LA MATA DE LIMÓN“0.0

Farmers Markets in Ricaurte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria del ganado
Mercado Caluma
Mercado Libre
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 4 de Mayo
Plaza Comercial

Restaurants in Ricaurte

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comidas Saludables
La Casa De César

Clinics in Ricaurte

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Pública

Veterinaries in Ricaurte

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinario Mr Vet

Bus Stations in Ricaurte

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coop. de Transporte CALUMA

Breweries in Ricaurte

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Pilsener

Stadiums & Teams in Ricaurte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ricaurte

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Algarrobo AirstripSmall Airport
Ana María AirportSmall Airport
Babahoyo North AirportSmall Airport
Banastru AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Casa Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Chongón AirstripSmall Airport
Costa Azul AirstripSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
El Batán AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirportSmall Airport
Esterito AirportSmall Airport
Guarumal AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Fragua AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Julia AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Isabel Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Cadena AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Lolita Airport.Small Airport
La Virgen AirportSmall Airport
Loma Alta AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Los Perez AirportSmall Airport
Los Rebeldes AirparkSmall Airport
Maria Cristina AirportSmall Airport
Martinica AirportSmall Airport
Pantalony AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo North AirportSmall Airport
San Alejandro AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Costa AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Taura Air BaseSmall Airport
Vinces AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ricaurte

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica San José | Pijullo
Iglesia Católica San Pedro de Ricaurte

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Website
urdaneta.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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What is the weather like in Ricaurte?

Ricaurte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.4 inches.

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