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Weather & Climate in Cumbitara, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cumbitara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,584 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,584 ft (1,702 m)
Area250.0 sq mi (647.5 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates1.6479°N, 77.5782°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 139 km 170 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 61 km 145 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 112 km 3 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 27 km 143 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 130 km 43 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 104 km 33 km
Apr 12, 1995 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia M5.1 150 km 47 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 129 km 27 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 123 km 42 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 131 km 61 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 134 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 73 km 12 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 115 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 121 km 21 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 114 km 5 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 106 km 49 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 130 km 8 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 112 km 9 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 121 km 15 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 78 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 53 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 84 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 101 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 151 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 153 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 169 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 173 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 186 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 186 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
February 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in Warmest
May 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 9.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 9.4 in Coldest, Wettest
December 60°F (16°C) 7.8 in

Cumbitara has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in November to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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