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Weather & Climate in Cumbal, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cumbal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,259 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,259 ft (3,127 m) |
| Area | 389.8 sq mi (1,009.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9088°N, 77.7915°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 51 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 26 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 70 km | 131 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 119 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 92 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 60 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 40 km | 21 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 20 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 119 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.7 | 133 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 10 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 19 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 58 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 74 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 84 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 92 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 100 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 122 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 150 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 152 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 159 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 162 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
Cumbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 49°F in July to 51°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.8").