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Gachantivá, Colombia

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534 Population 9/sq mi density
7,976 ft Elevation 2,431 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Gachantivá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,976 ft (2,431 m)
Area62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates5.7566°N, 73.5395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 105 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 149 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 129 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 35 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 97 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 122 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 124 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 132 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 129 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 114 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 107 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 134 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 131 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 129 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 131 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 35 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 124 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 127 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 60°F (16°C) 8.1 in Wettest
May 60°F (15°C) 8.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 7.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in

Gachantivá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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