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El Cerrito, Colombia
Full City Profile
38,390
Population
156/sq mi density
3,248 ft
Elevation
990 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
El Cerrito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Area | 245.5 sq mi (635.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.6855°N, 76.3137°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 152 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 154 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 164 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in |
El Cerrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (2.5").