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Weather & Climate in Cimitarra, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cimitarra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 1,553.8 sq mi (4,024.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3142°N, 73.9497°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,271 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 | 118 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 76 km | 134 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 119 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 127 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 112 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 122 km | 155 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 126 km | 165 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 106 km | 166 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 87 km | 142 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 120 km | 158 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 119 km | 159 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 120 km | 158 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 115 km | 159 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 114 km | 159 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 117 km | 159 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 121 km | 156 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in |
Cimitarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in October to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.8") and January the driest (3.5").