Riobamba, Ecuador
Full City Profile
177,213
Population
11,426/sq mi density
9,111 ft
Elevation
2,777 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Riobamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,111 ft (2,777 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6651°S, 78.6589°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 113 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 144 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 146 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 146 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 151 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 166 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 170 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in |
Riobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in August to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.6").