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Weather & Climate in El Castillo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 212.6 sq mi (550.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.5636°N, 73.7949°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 98 km | 38 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 140 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 21 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 35 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2023 | Colombia | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 21 km SE of Vistahermosa, Colombia | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 km ENE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1999 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M4.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2006 | 18 km WSW of Cubarral, Colombia | M4.7 | 26 km | 14 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 12 km NW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia | M4.7 | 145 km | 45 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | 3 km NW of Tres Esquinas, Colombia | M4.6 | 110 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
El Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 112.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (1.5").