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Ancuya, Colombia

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5,852 Population 207/sq mi density
4,462 ft Elevation 1,360 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ancuya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,462 ft (1,360 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates1.2633°N, 77.5138°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 148 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 20 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 74 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 136 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 25 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 110 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 117 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 119 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 133 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 91 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 35 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 69 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 79 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 87 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 89 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 76 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 57 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 88 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 17 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 53 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 69 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 123 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 134 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 142 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 147 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 150 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 152 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 171 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 172 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 200 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
February 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 5.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 6.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 7.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 7.7 in Coldest, Wettest
December 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in

Ancuya has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 59°F in November to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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