Buesaco, Colombia

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19,951 Population 74/sq mi density
6,417 ft Elevation 1,956 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Buesaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation6,417 ft (1,956 m)
Area269.5 sq mi (697.9 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates1.3836°N, 77.1562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 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 M7.3 107 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 38 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 109 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 135 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 30 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 116 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 38 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 114 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 110 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 128 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 109 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 105 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 115 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 131 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 110 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 99 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 125 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 122 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 30 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 93 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 107 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 134 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 162 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 169 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 172 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 177 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 180 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
February 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.3 in Warmest
May 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in
November 62°F (16°C) 8.9 in Coldest, Wettest
December 62°F (16°C) 7.2 in

Buesaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 62°F in November to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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