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Weather & Climate in Cajamarca, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cajamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,965 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,965 ft (1,818 m) |
| Area | 260.3 sq mi (674.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.4423°N, 75.4287°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
341 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 75 km | 199 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 79 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 70 km | 178 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 138 km | 74 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 33 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 89 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 34 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 77 km | 119 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 87 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 119 km | 101 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 57 km | 65 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 135 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 109 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 84 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 113 km | 103 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 137 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 82 km | 52 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 161 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 26 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 42 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 74 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in |
Cajamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 58°F in October to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.8").