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Weather & Climate in Carlosama, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carlosama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,931 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,931 ft (3,027 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8629°N, 77.7273°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 48 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 24 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 64 km | 131 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 100 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 56 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 43 km | 21 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 19 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 46 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.7 | 132 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 19 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 24 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 56 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 76 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 84 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 94 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 97 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 123 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 149 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 150 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 156 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 156 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
Carlosama has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 49°F in July to 51°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.8").