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Weather & Climate in Cácota, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cácota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,897 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,897 ft (2,407 m) |
| Area | 180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2679°N, 72.6420°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,380 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 67 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 64 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 73 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 132 km | 43 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 71 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 67 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 72 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 72 km | 162 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 67 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 65 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 81 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 58 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 62 km | 158 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 73 km | 159 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 70 km | 159 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 77 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in |
Cácota has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 54°F in January to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.0").