El Tambo, Colombia

Full City Profile

6,355 Population 5/sq mi density
5,640 ft Elevation 1,719 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
El Tambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Area1,162.2 sq mi (3,010.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates2.4520°N, 76.8103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.1"
129% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 77 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 98 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 136 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 46 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 147 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 54 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 134 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 32 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 87 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 92 km
Aug 22, 2003 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M5.0 140 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 66 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 122 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 140 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 78 km
May 23, 2025 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 123 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 114 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 56 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 48 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
February 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 7.2 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 9.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 7.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 11.9 in Coldest
December 66°F (19°C) 9.8 in

El Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 66°F in November to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and July the driest (2.5").

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