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Caldas, Colombia

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475 Population 11/sq mi density
8,763 ft Elevation 2,671 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Caldas 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 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,763 ft (2,671 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (115.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates5.5546°N, 73.8657°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 119 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 145 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 137 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 137 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 10 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 112 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 149 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 117 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 9 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 113 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 111 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 124 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 67 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 73 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 139 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 100 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 96 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 138 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 166 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 178 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 185 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 7.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 6.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Caldas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in December to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (2.8").

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