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Potosí, Colombia
Full City Profile
10,186
Population
34/sq mi density
8,996 ft
Elevation
2,742 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Potosí experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,996 ft (2,742 m) |
| Area | 302.5 sq mi (783.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8074°N, 77.5722°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 37 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 41 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 51 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 88 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 91 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 98 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 104 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 131 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 150 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 152 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 156 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 157 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in |
Potosí has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 50°F in July to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.7").