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Weather & Climate in Calimita, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calimita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 227.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Area | 340.8 sq mi (882.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.9167°N, 76.5000°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
446 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 19, 1991 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M7.2 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 84 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 79 km | 178 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 25 km | 74 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 135 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 78 km | 122 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 59 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 72 km | 101 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 117 km | 65 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 73 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 132 km | 149 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 39 km | 109 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 125 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 52 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 35 km | 103 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 | - | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 154 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 161 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 178 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in |
Calimita has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in January to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (2.8").