Matanza, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,669 Population 1,218/sq mi density
5,210 ft Elevation 1,588 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Matanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation5,210 ft (1,588 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,218/sq mi
Coordinates7.3223°N, 73.0152°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,374 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 61 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 109 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 130 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 147 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 121 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 65 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 113 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 66 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 65 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 69 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 62 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 73 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 69 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 66 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 55 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 58 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 140 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 64 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 136 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 6.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 6.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Matanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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