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Gigante, Colombia

Full City Profile

36,055 Population 146/sq mi density
2,651 ft Elevation 808 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Gigante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,651 ft (808 m)
Area247.2 sq mi (640.4 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates2.3868°N, 75.5474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.9"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 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 M7.3 104 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 82 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 75 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 78 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 113 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 111 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 106 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 55 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 147 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 117 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 73 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 115 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 115 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 142 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 67 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 78 km
May 27, 2007 15 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 125 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 79 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
February 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in
March 74°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
April 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in

Gigante has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (2.4").

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