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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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 Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,241 ft (2,512 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates6.8432°N, 72.6940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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").

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