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Contratación, Colombia

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3,505 Population 67/sq mi density
5,397 ft Elevation 1,645 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Contratación enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,397 ft (1,645 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates6.2901°N, 73.4735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.7"
123% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,353 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 76 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 83 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 145 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 78 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 70 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 82 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 74 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 62 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 74 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 81 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 80 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 87 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 89 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 77 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 73 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 75 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 73 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 42 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 11.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 12.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 8.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in

Contratación has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in October to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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