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Guatavita, Colombia

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1,920 Population 116/sq mi density
8,858 ft Elevation 2,700 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Guatavita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates4.9366°N, 73.8331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.5"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 102 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 93 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 70 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 68 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 78 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 98 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 83 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 93 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 141 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 69 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 105 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 142 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 75 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 131 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 80 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 118 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 163 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 165 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 169 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 54°F (12°C) 6.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 7.6 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 5.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in

Guatavita has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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