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Altamira, Colombia

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2,123 Population 16/sq mi density
3,409 ft Elevation 1,039 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Altamira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Area131.8 sq mi (341.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates2.0628°N, 75.7872°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 66 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 100 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 108 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 115 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 109 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 79 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 54 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 120 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 93 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 102 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 119 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 53 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 84 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 66 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 133 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 124 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 104 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 65 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 24 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 74 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in

Altamira has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.4").

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