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Weather & Climate in El Tambo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,640 ft (1,719 m) |
| Area | 1,162.2 sq mi (3,010.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4520°N, 76.8103°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 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 | 77 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 46 km | 149 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 129 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 54 km | 43 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 134 km | 161 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 32 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 87 km | 157 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 92 km | 165 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 66 km | 149 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 140 km | 61 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 78 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 114 km | 44 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 56 km | 158 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 78 km | 152 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 48 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 9.8 in |
El Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 66°F in November to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and July the driest (2.5").