Weather & Climate in Cerrito, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cerrito experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,241 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,241 ft (2,512 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8432°N, 72.6940°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,374 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 | 33 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 39 km | 160 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 107 km | 9 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 94 km | 39 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 24 km | 164 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 32 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 115 km | 43 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 28 km | 155 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 33 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 22 km | 164 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 25 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 45 km | 166 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 32 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 33 km | 158 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 33 km | 158 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 36 km | 159 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 32 km | 167 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in |
Cerrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 46°F in July to 48°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.5").