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Weather & Climate in Carmen de Carupa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carmen de Carupa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,728 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,728 ft (2,965 m) |
| Area | 140.1 sq mi (362.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3486°N, 73.9017°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
183 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 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 33 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 110 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 26 km | 142 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 96 km | 56 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 99 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 115 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 157 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 173 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in |
Carmen de Carupa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in June to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (2.0").