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Weather & Climate in Gachalá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gachalá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.6924°N, 73.5204°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 78 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 49 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 111 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 76 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 102 km | 437 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 142 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 110 km | 61 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in |
Gachalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 75.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (1.7").