Cáchira, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,097 Population 11/sq mi density
6,585 ft Elevation 2,007 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Cáchira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation6,585 ft (2,007 m)
Area190.8 sq mi (494.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates7.7410°N, 73.0483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,339 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 108 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 118 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 133 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 111 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 128 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 116 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 125 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 112 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 112 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 102 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 114 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 119 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 112 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 116 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 108 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 104 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 102 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 6.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 7.9 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in

Cáchira has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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