La Chamba, Colombia

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7,075 Population 28/sq mi density
965 ft Elevation 294 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
La Chamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area255.0 sq mi (660.3 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates4.0265°N, 74.8684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.5"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 100 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 147 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 103 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 143 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 107 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 109 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 146 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 123 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 127 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 147 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 135 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 136 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 98 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 68 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 92 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 18 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 109 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 127 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 87 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 104 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 109 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
February 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in Coldest
December 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in

La Chamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in November to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (2.4").

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