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Weather & Climate in Arcabuco, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arcabuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,419 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,419 ft (2,566 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7546°N, 73.4367°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,305 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 124 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 46 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 90 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 119 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 126 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 118 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 123 km | 155 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 110 km | 166 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 162 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 125 km | 165 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 44 km | 142 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 121 km | 167 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 81 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in |
Arcabuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").