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San José, Colombia
Full City Profile
1,772
Population
2/sq mi density
128 ft
Elevation
39 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 64 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 187.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 64 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 897.3 sq mi (2,324.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6966°N, 78.2448°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 116 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 150 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 93 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 104 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 111 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 137 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 155 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 160 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 186 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 24.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 19.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 187.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (24.3") and November the driest (11.4").