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Rocafuerte, Ecuador

Esmeraldas · Ecuador

Rocafuerte is a small town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

13 ft Elevation 4 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
111.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Rocafuerte

Rocafuerte is a town in the Rocafuerte Canton within the Manabí province of Ecuador.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain111.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates1.0674°, -79.3737°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEsmeraldas
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation111.6 inches (2,835 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rocafuerte

Rocafuerte is a small town in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Rocafuerte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 111.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Ecuador avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates1.0674°N, 79.3737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.6"
194% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 25, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 98 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 69 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 85 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 62 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 18 km
Apr 27, 1996 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M6.2 145 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 105 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 84 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 61 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 32 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 110 km
Jun 16, 2014 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador M5.7 66 km
Mar 9, 2014 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.6 66 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 91 km
Jan 31, 2017 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.5 53 km
Jun 1, 2004 29 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.4 58 km
Jul 11, 2017 27 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.4 53 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 102 km
May 30, 2015 30 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.3 28 km
Mar 27, 2022 12 km SSE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.2 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN Earthquake 6.0 m 600 55 km
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 13 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 98 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 18 km
1958 COLOMBIA-ECUADOR Earthquake 115 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachimbiro (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 138 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 141 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 153 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 160 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 161 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 162 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 163 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 168 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 179 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 9.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Driest
December 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in

Rocafuerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and November the driest (2.2").

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Restaurants in Rocafuerte

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Encebollado Patry

Airports Near Rocafuerte

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Concha Torres International AirportESMLarge Airport
La Florida AirportTCOMedium Airport
Guinulero AirportSmall Airport
PalpailónSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Tapatla AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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 Rocafuerte?

Rocafuerte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.6 inches.

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