San José de la Montaña, Colombia

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2,819 Population 35/sq mi density

8,461 ft Elevation 2,579 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

San José de la Montaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.9°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,461 ft (2,579 m)
Area	80.6 sq mi (208.8 km²)
Population Density	35/sq mi
Coordinates	6.8503°N, 75.6833°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.7"

162% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 13.58"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992	11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia	M7.2	133 km
Oct 17, 1992	15 km S of Murindó, Colombia	M6.7	124 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M6.1	112 km
Sep 14, 2016	32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia	M6.0	79 km
Oct 18, 1992	9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.6	118 km
Oct 18, 1992	5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.5	122 km
Mar 23, 1995	27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia	M5.4	123 km
Mar 19, 1995	21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia	M5.3	135 km
Oct 19, 1992	7 km S of Murindó, Colombia	M5.3	125 km
May 13, 1996	30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia	M5.3	146 km
Oct 19, 1992	northern Colombia	M5.3	112 km
Nov 26, 1992	25 km E of Murindó, Colombia	M5.2	102 km
Oct 18, 1992	20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia	M5.2	86 km
Oct 18, 1992	8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia	M5.2	133 km
Oct 18, 1992	29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.1	105 km
Oct 18, 1992	16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia	M5.1	108 km
Oct 18, 1992	10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia	M5.1	97 km
Oct 29, 1992	3 km N of Murindó, Colombia	M5.1	127 km
Apr 11, 2016	23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.1	105 km
Oct 18, 1992	19 km S of Murindó, Colombia	M5.1	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in	Driest
February	67°F (20°C)	3.1 in
March	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
April	68°F (20°C)	10.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	12.2 in
June	67°F (20°C)	9.9 in
July	67°F (20°C)	9.0 in
August	67°F (19°C)	9.8 in
September	66°F (19°C)	10.8 in
October	66°F (19°C)	13.6 in	Coldest, Wettest
November	66°F (19°C)	9.2 in
December	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in

San José de la Montaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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