Chitagá, Colombia

Full City Profile

3,871 Population 21/sq mi density
7,717 ft Elevation 2,352 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Chitagá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation7,717 ft (2,352 m)
Area180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates7.1378°N, 72.6646°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,379 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 54 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 76 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 86 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 53 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 60 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 57 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 77 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 126 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 50 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 88 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 136 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 51 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 58 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 50 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 68 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 53 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 44 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 57 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 59 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in Warmest
May 53°F (12°C) 9.3 in
June 53°F (11°C) 12.2 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 9.0 in
August 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in

Chitagá has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 52°F in January to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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