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Weather & Climate in Cucaita, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cucaita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,648 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,648 ft (2,636 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5437°N, 73.4543°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
947 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 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 146 km | 155 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 43 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 140 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 148 km | 164 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 141 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 145 km | 155 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 36 km | 142 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 140 km | 162 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 437 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 146 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 147 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 166 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in |
Cucaita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").