All Countries
Weather & Climate in Rosa Zarate, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rosa Zarate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 1,398.0 sq mi (3,620.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3278°N, 79.4741°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 16, 2016 | 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador | M7.8 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.9 | 24 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.7 | 37 km | 16 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M6.3 | 34 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.2 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador | M6.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | M5.9 | 34 km | 17 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 66 km | 19 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 138 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 71 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 50 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 87 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 112 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 117 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 122 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 124 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 133 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 144 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 157 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 161 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 169 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 173 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 179 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 190 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in |
Rosa Zarate has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (17.8") and August the driest (1.9").