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Weather & Climate in Altamira, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altamira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,409 ft (1,039 m) |
| Area | 131.8 sq mi (341.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0628°N, 75.7872°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 66 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 109 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 79 km | 43 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 54 km | 157 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 120 km | 165 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 93 km | 27 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 102 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 119 km | 149 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 53 km | 18 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 84 km | 69 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 66 km | 158 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 133 km | 152 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia | M4.7 | 124 km | 46 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 104 km | 44 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 65 km | 23 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 24 km | 29 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.6 | 102 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 74 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Altamira has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.4").