Cachipay, Colombia

Full City Profile

4,260 Population 18/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Cachipay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area232.5 sq mi (602.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates5.2667°N, 74.5667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.3"
145% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 113 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 128 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 147 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 137 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 117 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 91 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 92 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 109 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 121 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 141 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 143 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 130 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 117 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 41 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 111 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 134 km
Mar 19, 1991 2 km N of Quimbaya, Colombia M4.8 149 km
Jul 30, 2017 8 km NNE of Junín, Colombia M4.7 66 km
Mar 25, 2008 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia M4.7 28 km
Sep 19, 2015 37 km WNW of La Belleza, Colombia M4.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 83 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 94 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 102 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in
April 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 8.9 in
October 74°F (24°C) 14.0 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 10.2 in Coldest
December 74°F (24°C) 6.5 in

Cachipay has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in November to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (4.0").

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