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Chita, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,914 Population 62/sq mi density
9,626 ft Elevation 2,934 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Chita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,626 ft (2,934 m)
Area47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates6.1905°N, 72.4759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,370 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 M6.5 136 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 86 km
Jul 22, 1993 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia M6.1 143 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 145 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 134 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 87 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 137 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 77 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 77 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 79 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 94 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 86 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 83 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 91 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 85 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 77 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 78 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 148 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Warmest
April 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 43°F (6°C) 7.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
September 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in

Chita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 43°F in July to 46°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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