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Weather & Climate in Cali, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,487 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,487 ft (758 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252,815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.4305°N, 76.5199°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
365 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 | 97 km | 199 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 76 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 98 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 130 km | 122 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 79 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 126 km | 101 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 126 km | 54 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 78 km | 149 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 92 km | 109 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 150 km | 43 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 86 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 103 km | 52 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 95 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 53 km | 165 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 124 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in |
Cali has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 68°F in November to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (2.9").