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Cali, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,392,877 Population 1,252,815/sq mi density
2,487 ft Elevation 758 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Cali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,252,815/sq mi
Coordinates3.4305°N, 76.5199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

365 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 97 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 77 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 76 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 98 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 145 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 130 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 79 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 126 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 97 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 140 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 126 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 104 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 78 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 92 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 150 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 86 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 103 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 143 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 124 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 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
February 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 7.3 in Coldest
December 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in

Cali has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 68°F in November to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (2.9").

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