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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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,146 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,146 ft (2,178 m) |
| Area | 125.5 sq mi (324.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4079°N, 77.3922°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 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 | 128 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 30 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 125 km | 43 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 7 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 129 km | 131 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 134 km | 42 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 110 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 90 km | 49 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 149 km | 158 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 133 km | 23 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 21 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 74 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 89 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 144 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 150 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 155 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 163 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 167 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in |
El Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (1.9").