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Chíquiza, Colombia

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730 Population 12/sq mi density
8,550 ft Elevation 2,606 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Chíquiza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,550 ft (2,606 m)
Area62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates5.6041°N, 73.4852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 88 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 131 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 141 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 141 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 145 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 39 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 81 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 150 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 143 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 141 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 136 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 135 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 148 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 90 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 141 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 33 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 127 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in

Chíquiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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