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Weather & Climate in Cáqueza, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cáqueza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,564 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,564 ft (1,696 m) |
| Area | 53.0 sq mi (137.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.4057°N, 73.9468°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 22 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 138 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 133 km | 38 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 142 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 90 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 71 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 82 km | 61 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 156 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 164 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in |
Cáqueza has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.9").