Gaitania, Colombia

Full City Profile

11,000 Population
8,589 ft Elevation 2,618 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Gaitania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation8,589 ft (2,618 m)
Coordinates3.1500°N, 75.8167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.27"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

282 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 M7.3 149 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 78 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 37 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 139 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 87 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 146 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 82 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 16 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 137 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 20 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 131 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 89 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 68 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 141 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 131 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 78 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 62 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 113 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 176 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
February 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in Warmest
April 59°F (15°C) 7.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 8.3 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 6.9 in
December 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in

Gaitania has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 58°F in July to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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