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Weather & Climate in Capitanejo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capitanejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,615 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,615 ft (1,102 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5288°N, 72.6960°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,393 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 | 42 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 110 km | 43 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 34 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 33 km | 164 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 35 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 43 km | 160 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 118 km | 39 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 41 km | 159 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 33 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 47 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 38 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 43 km | 166 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 34 km | 162 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 34 km | 159 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in |
Capitanejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (1.2").