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Morales, Colombia

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29,737 Population 103/sq mi density
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Morales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Area287.4 sq mi (744.3 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates2.7545°N, 76.6279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.3"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 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 96 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 66 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 144 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 104 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 115 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 14 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 76 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 55 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 55 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 73 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 95 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 91 km
Aug 22, 2003 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 28 km
May 12, 2022 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia M5.0 142 km
Jan 31, 2011 8 km N of Yotoco, Colombia M4.9 134 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 126 km
Feb 19, 2018 Colombia M4.8 149 km
Apr 29, 2017 14 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.8 141 km
May 23, 2025 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 55 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
February 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
March 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 9.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 10.8 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 10.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in

Morales has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 66°F in June to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.6").

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