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Cartago, Colombia
Full City Profile
1,524
Population
18/sq mi density
6,804 ft
Elevation
2,074 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Cartago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,804 ft (2,074 m) |
| Area | 85.3 sq mi (221.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.5515°N, 77.1195°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 46 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 107 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 117 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 122 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 177 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 186 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 195 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 7.8 in |
Cartago has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in November to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (2.1").