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Weather & Climate in El Cairo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cairo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,312 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,312 ft (1,924 m) |
| Area | 81.6 sq mi (211.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7628°N, 76.2210°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
447 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 19, 1991 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M7.2 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 114 km | 199 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 83 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 105 km | 178 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 86 km | 74 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 72 km | 145 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 23 km | 122 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 65 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 103 km | 179 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 78 km | 119 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 38 km | 101 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 82 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 41 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 52 km | 54 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 89 km | 110 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 69 km | 109 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 78 km | 103 km |
| Dec 10, 1991 | 23 km SSW of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.2 | 138 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 95 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 99 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in |
El Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in October to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (5.0").