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Puerto Gaitán, Colombia

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5,928 Population 1/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Puerto Gaitán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 161 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area6,811.9 sq mi (17,642.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates4.3133°N, 72.0816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.3"
169% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 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 M6.5 124 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 117 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 131 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 67 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 113 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 124 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 134 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 87 km
Mar 22, 2021 91 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M5.0 92 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 131 km
Mar 20, 2021 83 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia M4.9 84 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 134 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 129 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 139 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia M4.8 114 km
Jun 5, 2010 20 km ESE of Aguazul, Colombia M4.8 93 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km SSW of Chámeza, Colombia M4.8 128 km
May 9, 1996 12 km NW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia M4.7 114 km
Jun 8, 2025 1 km ENE of Paratebueno, Colombia M4.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 16.9 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 14.2 in Coldest
August 78°F (25°C) 12.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in

Puerto Gaitán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in July to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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