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San Juan, Ecuador

Los Ríos · Ecuador

San Juan is a small city in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 12,819. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,819 Population 211/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
124.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About San Juan

San Juan

San Juan del Río is a city and administrative center of the surrounding San Juan del Río Municipality in the central Mexican state of Querétaro. The population within the municipality is 268,408 as of 2015. It is part of the macroregion of the Bajío.

People

Population12,819
Density211/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain124.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population12,819
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-1.6667°, -79.7667°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLos Ríos
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation124.5 inches (3,162 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan

San Juan is a small city in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 12,819. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in San Juan

San Juan has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.5°C), the coldest is Mar (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 971 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 37.4° 211.0
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 22.1° / 35° 205.4
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.7° 205.3
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 21.6° / 34.7° 136.0
May 27°C / 81°F 21.3° / 35.9° 56.0
Jun 27°C / 81°F 20.6° / 36.7° 51.6
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 20.5° / 38.7° 15.8
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 20.3° / 40° 4.9
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 20.6° / 40.3° 4.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 21.2° / 40.2° 9.9
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 20.9° / 38.5° 12.8
Dec 27.7°C / 82°F 21.2° / 38.5° 57.2
San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 124.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area60.9 sq mi (157.6 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6667°N, 79.7667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.5"
228% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.78"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 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 M7.2 138 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 125 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 142 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 120 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 118 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 132 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 134 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 120 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 83 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 131 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 41 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 123 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 52 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 64 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 81 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 112 km
Feb 17, 2005 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M5.5 143 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 138 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.4 137 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 67 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 - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 129 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 162 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 163 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 184 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 13.8 in Warmest, Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in

San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Juan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Benjamin Franklin - - - -
Escuela - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Juan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Magica 87.7 (Ecuador) 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Juan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casa de Olmedo
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in San Juan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO LOS DAULIS
Mercado Municipal - Laurel
Mercado Municipal - Nobol
Mercado Municipal Santa Lucía
Mercado Santa Clara
Plaza Comercial

Stadiums & Teams in San Juan

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Airports Near San Juan

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport-Small Airport
Alba Elena Airport-Small Airport
Algarrobo Airstrip-Small Airport
Ana María Airport-Small Airport
Babahoyo North Airport-Small Airport
Banastru Airport-Small Airport
Blanca Piedra Airstrip-Small Airport
Bototillal Airstrip-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Cerro Azul Airport-Small Airport
Chongón Airstrip-Small Airport
Cristal Airport-Small Airport
Dualar Airstrip-Small Airport
El Batán Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabo Airport-Small Airport
El Piedrero Airport-Small Airport
Esterito Airport-Small Airport
Guale Airport-Small Airport
Guarumal Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Clementina Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Fragua Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Julia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Isabel Maria Airport-Small Airport
Josema Airport-Small Airport
La Cadena Airport-Small Airport
La Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Lolita Airport.-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Loma Alta Airport-Small Airport
Loma Larga Airport-Small Airport
Los Perez Airport-Small Airport
Los Rebeldes Airpark-Small Airport
Maria Cristina Airport-Small Airport
Martinica Airport-Small Airport
Payo Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Carbo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo North Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Costa Airport-Small Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
San Rafael Airport-Small Airport
Santa María Airport-Small Airport
Taura Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Beata Mercedes de Jesús Molina y Ayala
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Carmela

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
11 m (36 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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Frequently Asked Questions About San Juan

What is the population of San Juan?

San Juan has a population of 12,819 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 60.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan?

San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.5 inches.

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