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Weather & Climate in El Cerrito, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cerrito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,248 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Area | 245.5 sq mi (635.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.6855°N, 76.3137°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
423 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 65 km | 199 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 58 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 64 km | 178 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 140 km | 145 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 98 km | 122 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 44 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 100 km | 101 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 128 km | 65 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 104 km | 54 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 108 km | 149 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 70 km | 109 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 67 km | 103 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 52 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 72 km | 165 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 | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 152 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 154 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 164 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in |
El Cerrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (2.5").