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San José, Ecuador

El Oro · Ecuador

San José is a small town in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,904 ft (1,190 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3,904 ft Elevation 1,190 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
131.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About San José

San José

Malvas ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Zaruma der ecuadorianischen Provinz El Oro. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 13,53 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 1185.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain131.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Coordinates-3.6278°, -79.6552°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEl Oro
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation131.7 inches (3,344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José

San José is a small town in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,904 feet (1,190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

San José experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,904 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below Ecuador avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Area62.6 sq mi (162.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6278°N, 79.6552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.7"
246% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 96 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 58 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 137 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 144 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 92 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 140 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 144 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 118 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 59 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 136 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 127 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 139 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 141 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 87 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 89 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 100 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 117 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 92 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 113 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in

San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San José

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San José

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Hospital Americano
Degat
El Cisne
Magner Turner
Museo Municipal
The Magnet Turner

Libraries in San José

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San José

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in San José

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tienda Rivera

Stadiums & Teams in San José

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San José

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aguayo AirportSmall Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Las Peñas AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Puná Southwest AirportSmall Airport
Roble Mar AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
600 m (1,969 ft)

🇪🇨 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 San José?

San José has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.

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