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Rocafuerte, Ecuador

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10,274 Population 76/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Rocafuerte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area134.6 sq mi (348.5 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9245°N, 80.4502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 37 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 89 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 80 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 134 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 81 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 120 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 61 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 120 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 48 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 71 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 71 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 72 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 66 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 73 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 144 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 70 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 81 km
Aug 21, 2022 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.5 81 km
Jul 8, 2016 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.5 70 km
Dec 16, 1996 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in

Rocafuerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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