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Weather & Climate in California, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
California experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,650 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,650 ft (2,027 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3478°N, 72.9458°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,373 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 | 64 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 69 km | 160 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 105 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 68 km | 155 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 72 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 67 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 60 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 58 km | 158 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 64 km | 159 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 77 km | 166 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 72 km | 162 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 67 km | 165 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 65 km | 159 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 67 km | 159 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 132 km | 24 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 58 km | 156 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in |
California has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.8").