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Motavita, Colombia

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392 Population 1/sq mi density
9,534 ft Elevation 2,906 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Motavita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,534 ft (2,906 m)
Area317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates5.5766°N, 73.3670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 77 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 124 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 140 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 140 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 145 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 52 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 70 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 148 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 138 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 141 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 134 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 134 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 46 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 133 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 80 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 126 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 140 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in

Motavita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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