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San Rafael, Ecuador
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8,205 ft
Elevation
2,501 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
San Rafael experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,205 ft (2,501 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3117°N, 78.4594°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Atacazo (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 18 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 22 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 24 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 39 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 40 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 41 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 57 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 65 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 70 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 70 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 89 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 96 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 45°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.4").